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Hi all… Been considering getting jumping from cable to satellite, probably Dish, and have a few kind-of-technical questions. I've been lurking here for some time, and have really enjoyed these forums. I would appreciate if anyone has any thoughts/suggestions on my potential set-up!
I've got 4 TVs: two HD, and two SD. I'd like DVR capability on the two HD sets. I'm assuming I'll need 2 VIP722s each supporting one of the HD TVs and one of the SD TVs. I also have a new OTS Channel Master antenna (with rotator) that I need installed and connected to each of the DVRs. Right now I have coax lines running directly from the old cable demark into each room of the house. I have an unfinished basement below all of the rooms, so I'm assuming that running any new coax wouldn't be terribly difficult.
So, my questions are:
1) Does the "free professional installation" include any inside in-wall (re?)wiring needed to link the SD TVs to the HD TVs directly?
2) Will the installer also be able to install the OTA antenna (and rotator) while setting up the sat dish? Any guesses as to how much extra this might cost (ballpark estimates, I know, I know.)? Can they provide the mounting parts for the OTA antenna? (I do have the 5 foot mast pole.)
3) If they can install the OTA antenna, would they also (be able to) run the additional wiring to support the coax for the OTA signal? I'm assuming that I'd need dual-jack coax faceplates installed as well (one jack for satellite, one for OTA). Is this something I'd need to provide? I am assuming the installer will have the coax, but I don't know about the faceplates, splitters, etc, etc. Or is there some way to have the satellite signal diplexed with the OTA somehow?
4) I notice on the DishTV site there is a listing of "Public Interest" channels "available at no additional cost to DISH Network customers. May require additional dish antenna to view this programming. Additional fees may apply." Does anyone have any additional information about this? I can't find any details (cost?) on the website.
5) I can't find a way to configure 2 HD DVRs (622/722) on Dish's online configuration application, so I'm guessing I would need to buy (not lease) the second 622/722 DVR ($549, ouch!) Are there better places to purchase one?
6) I'm assuming from what I read on the forums here that it is best to avoid the Homezone HD DVR for the moment, and stick to the VIP622/722, yes? HZ HD is still buggy?
7) Finally, stupid question, probably… I see the DVR Advantage package recommended in this forum, but I'm not entirely sure what the actual "advantage" is (pun intended)… For $39.99, it includes the Top 100 lineup and a DVR. However, The Top 100 by itself is only $29.99 monthly. So, you don't pay the $5.98 DVR fee, but you pay $10 extra per month? What am I missing?
Any comments/suggestions/advice are welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Shawn
I've got 4 TVs: two HD, and two SD. I'd like DVR capability on the two HD sets. I'm assuming I'll need 2 VIP722s each supporting one of the HD TVs and one of the SD TVs. I also have a new OTS Channel Master antenna (with rotator) that I need installed and connected to each of the DVRs. Right now I have coax lines running directly from the old cable demark into each room of the house. I have an unfinished basement below all of the rooms, so I'm assuming that running any new coax wouldn't be terribly difficult.
So, my questions are:
1) Does the "free professional installation" include any inside in-wall (re?)wiring needed to link the SD TVs to the HD TVs directly?
2) Will the installer also be able to install the OTA antenna (and rotator) while setting up the sat dish? Any guesses as to how much extra this might cost (ballpark estimates, I know, I know.)? Can they provide the mounting parts for the OTA antenna? (I do have the 5 foot mast pole.)
3) If they can install the OTA antenna, would they also (be able to) run the additional wiring to support the coax for the OTA signal? I'm assuming that I'd need dual-jack coax faceplates installed as well (one jack for satellite, one for OTA). Is this something I'd need to provide? I am assuming the installer will have the coax, but I don't know about the faceplates, splitters, etc, etc. Or is there some way to have the satellite signal diplexed with the OTA somehow?
4) I notice on the DishTV site there is a listing of "Public Interest" channels "available at no additional cost to DISH Network customers. May require additional dish antenna to view this programming. Additional fees may apply." Does anyone have any additional information about this? I can't find any details (cost?) on the website.
5) I can't find a way to configure 2 HD DVRs (622/722) on Dish's online configuration application, so I'm guessing I would need to buy (not lease) the second 622/722 DVR ($549, ouch!) Are there better places to purchase one?
6) I'm assuming from what I read on the forums here that it is best to avoid the Homezone HD DVR for the moment, and stick to the VIP622/722, yes? HZ HD is still buggy?
7) Finally, stupid question, probably… I see the DVR Advantage package recommended in this forum, but I'm not entirely sure what the actual "advantage" is (pun intended)… For $39.99, it includes the Top 100 lineup and a DVR. However, The Top 100 by itself is only $29.99 monthly. So, you don't pay the $5.98 DVR fee, but you pay $10 extra per month? What am I missing?
Any comments/suggestions/advice are welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Shawn
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Have faith on the HD channels. DTV has been boasting about their line up for over a year and they still don't have what they've been promising. That's not DISH's modus operandi. They don't leak details to the public before they go to market. It won't be long now though...
Have faith on the HD channels. DTV has been boasting about their line up for over a year and they still don't have what they've been promising. That's not DISH's modus operandi. They don't leak details to the public before they go to market. It won't be long now though...
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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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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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LOL. It depends if the person saw it during the years when they were actually still available which is 1968 to 1983 meaning the person could be 43-58 years old or they can even be a few years old if they learned to read and write at a young age and actually saw a telephone with that label somewhere recently just like even here in San Francisco, payphone still exist physically in public places but whether they can be used or not is a different issue. It still looks like this even today:
I opened my Radio Shack in Sept 1984 and right about that time they did the whole deregulation thing with the phone companies. I bought TONS of those phones that had been refurbished with a new outer shell. You could throw one of those out of a 3 story high window and it would still work.
That was an interesting time in history. I would have older customers come in and ask about phones.....they were terrified that they were going to get into trouble hooking up a second phone without the phone company knowing about it. One of the funniest episodes of WKRP was the one where Johnny thought the cops were showing up because they had an unregistered phone. I guess younger folks can't conceive of a time when you were limited to the number of phones you could have in your house....and limited to the length of the cord
That was an interesting time in history. I would have older customers come in and ask about phones.....they were terrified that they were going to get into trouble hooking up a second phone without the phone company knowing about it. One of the funniest episodes of WKRP was the one where Johnny thought the cops were showing up because they had an unregistered phone. I guess younger folks can't conceive of a time when you were limited to the number of phones you could have in your house....and limited to the length of the cord
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My OTA is not working anymore. This started after the latest update. I have the OTA dongle with a OTA antenna that I've been using for years. My hopper does not recognize the dongle anymore and when I go to the OTA setting, it has a screen that says to plug a dongle into the USB. I tried unplugging and plugging back, in the same usb port and other ports. The Hopper does not recognize it. Anyone have same issue?
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Did you people having this issue contact Brittany yet? Shes trying to keep track of things and it would be good for you to contact her as maybe she can get this somewhere and get fixed.
Now while unofficial, I am hearing this issue wasn't caused by DISH's software team, but was caused by a chipset driver update that seemes to have hosed some older USB devices. If this is indeed the case I can see why DISH didn't know and why they are slow in fixing it as they need the chipset company to fix its drivers and release them to DISH so they can be pushed out to all.
DISH does not hate you guys nor do they want you to buy new USB dongles. I am rather sure they didn't even know this was an issue until they saw it posted.
Again contact Brittany if you are having this issue, so she has your info and hopefully she can do something for you to keep you happy.
Now while unofficial, I am hearing this issue wasn't caused by DISH's software team, but was caused by a chipset driver update that seemes to have hosed some older USB devices. If this is indeed the case I can see why DISH didn't know and why they are slow in fixing it as they need the chipset company to fix its drivers and release them to DISH so they can be pushed out to all.
DISH does not hate you guys nor do they want you to buy new USB dongles. I am rather sure they didn't even know this was an issue until they saw it posted.
Again contact Brittany if you are having this issue, so she has your info and hopefully she can do something for you to keep you happy.
Thanks, but until they do, can't Dish just revert to the old driver that worked? Then test the new driver when delivered,d before pushing it again.Did you people having this issue contact Brittany yet? Shes trying to keep track of things and it would be good for you to contact her as maybe she can get this somewhere and get fixed.
Now while unofficial, I am hearing this issue wasn't caused by DISH's software team, but was caused by a chipset driver update that seemes to have hosed some older USB devices. If this is indeed the case I can see why DISH didn't know and why they are slow in fixing it as they need the chipset company to fix its drivers and release them to DISH so they can be pushed out to all.
DISH does not hate you guys nor do they want you to buy new USB dongles. I am rather sure they didn't even know this was an issue until they saw it posted.
Again contact Brittany if you are having this issue, so she has your info and hopefully she can do something for you to keep you happy.
But then what does an old CIO know! I've only reamed quite a few buttholes from my people that didn't do that!
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dish can't revert back to older drivers or updates. although just one reason not to buy the ota dongle!!!Thanks, but until they do, can't Dish just revert to the old driver that worked? Then test the new driver when delivered,d before pushing it again.
But then what does an old CIO know! I've only reamed quite a few buttholes from my people that didn't do that!
Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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