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I'm buying a new HD set and have been getting mixed messages on Dish's program to ugrade existing customers to HD receivers. I'm currently a 2-receiver Dish SD customer and have met all my current contract commitments. I'm now looking at leasing an 811 receiver on an interim basis to get some HD content while I wait for the HD DVR situation to sort itself out.
I called my local installer/dealer yesterday and he told me that all I needed to do was stop by his office to swap out my leased SD receiver for an 811 and pay a $50 "install" fee and the $9.95 HD package and I could start getting HD but that to do so would require a 1-year contract.
On the other hand, I called Dish yesterday and the customer service rep told me that I could do the same thing but that no 1-year contract was required. I could just swap out receivers and continue to pay the month-to-month $5 lease charge for the 811 with no 1-year contract required. I made him repeat it 3 times in different ways to make absolutely certain we were on the same page.
Anyone know what is really going on? None of this is actually written up on the Dish web site. If I can actually swap out one of my existing Dish receivers for an 811 with no 1-year contract that is indeed great news because all I really want to do is get some HD content on an interim basis until I can locate and/or afford to buy the 921 or its successor.
If I can get an 811 without a contract then what I actually intend to do is get both the 811 and Dish's HD package and also get a basic Voom package installed so that I can run both Dish and Voom for a month or two to decide which service provides the better package. If both Dish and Voom are doing no-commitment HD packages then I see no reason not to spend a month or two in a comparison test of the two systems before plunking down major cash on the Dish or future Voom HD DVR.
I called my local installer/dealer yesterday and he told me that all I needed to do was stop by his office to swap out my leased SD receiver for an 811 and pay a $50 "install" fee and the $9.95 HD package and I could start getting HD but that to do so would require a 1-year contract.
On the other hand, I called Dish yesterday and the customer service rep told me that I could do the same thing but that no 1-year contract was required. I could just swap out receivers and continue to pay the month-to-month $5 lease charge for the 811 with no 1-year contract required. I made him repeat it 3 times in different ways to make absolutely certain we were on the same page.
Anyone know what is really going on? None of this is actually written up on the Dish web site. If I can actually swap out one of my existing Dish receivers for an 811 with no 1-year contract that is indeed great news because all I really want to do is get some HD content on an interim basis until I can locate and/or afford to buy the 921 or its successor.
If I can get an 811 without a contract then what I actually intend to do is get both the 811 and Dish's HD package and also get a basic Voom package installed so that I can run both Dish and Voom for a month or two to decide which service provides the better package. If both Dish and Voom are doing no-commitment HD packages then I see no reason not to spend a month or two in a comparison test of the two systems before plunking down major cash on the Dish or future Voom HD DVR.
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Called Dish and they said I haven't been with them long enough to get an 811 
Does anyone have a link to this Dish n it up promo?
Does anyone have a link to this Dish n it up promo?
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Hello there 
We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.
Please ping me if you are interested
Thanks,
Nimrod
We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.
Please ping me if you are interested
Thanks,
Nimrod
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It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.Hello there
We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.
Please ping me if you are interested
Thanks,
Nimrod
You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.
Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
Thank you Nelson,
Yes, I fully agree. I can install it with my teeth, and both hands tied behind my back...but this installation is for a commercial user that will not do it themselves, and myself, Im overseas...
But it looks like that we managed to find someone who can drive there for the work.
Thank you
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.
I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
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I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft
The company later added it began recovering assets impacted by the breach after pledging to cover losses using its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor.
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Ham Radio 2.0
Time for another AWESOME video from Ham Radio 2.0!
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Direct YouTube Link - I Took Ham Radio, Meshtastic and Meshcore to Las Vegas
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJuVBittpm0
Direct YouTube Link - I Took Ham Radio, Meshtastic and Meshcore to Las Vegas
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
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Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVPpv2ZvbFU
Direct YouTube Link - This New Zeekr 7GT Is Bargain-Priced Taycan Alternative You've Never Heard Of!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVPpv2ZvbFU
Direct YouTube Link - This New Zeekr 7GT Is Bargain-Priced Taycan Alternative You've Never Heard Of!
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Starting a thread klang !
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
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