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probinson

Last reply May 24, 2009 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Eastern Arc with 110 wing?

So I'm not sure exactly what my question is, but maybe you all could help me...

I've been with Dish Network for a little over 2 years. I have a 622 and some other single tuner receiver in my son's room (I don't know the model number). I have a dish pointed at 110, 119 and 61.5. I am not currently in contract.

Recently, we've been experiencing a lot of pixelation and signal drops on some channels. I checked the installation screen and my 119 signal strength was registering around 10-15. So, I called Dish, and they sent a tech to my house this morning, who determined that tree growth was impeding my LOS to 119. The problem is, the trees are not mine, they're my neighbor's, and we've already trimmed them once before. There also is no place on the property to move the dish.

So he suggested getting us on the new Eastern Arc. He said typically they're only allowed to do this for new customers, but he called and got permission to set us up, since its our only alternative apart from asking the neighbors if we can trim their tree every year. He said this would require a new receiver in my son's room.

His only concern was our locals (Youngstown, OH) which are only available on 110 (HD on 129, but that's not an option for me either). However, he said that he could set up my existing 61.5 wing to point to 110 as a temporary solution so that we don't lose locals.

They're willing to do the EA upgrade with all necessary equipment upgrades for free, except it will lock me in to another 24-month contract.

So what do yout think is my best option?

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probinson

May 20, 2009

Well, after almost 90 minutes on the phone with Dish, they finally figured it all out.

So on Friday, they're going to bring me a 1000.4, take back my dish pointed at 119 and 110, swing my current 61.5 wing dish over to 110, move my existing 622 from my living room to my son's bedroom. take his 301 back, and give me a 722K with the OTA module.

The whole thing cost $129 ($100 for the 722K and $29.99 for the OTA module) and a new 24-month commitment.

It will be nothing short of a miracle if they actually show up with the right work order and equipment.

We shall see Friday afternoon.

probinson

May 22, 2009

Well, I'm just an hour or so away from my installation/upgrade and I thought of a question...

Since my 622 will now be upstairs in my son's room and there are still some things we'd like to watch on the TV in our living room which will now have the 722K, can I use an external hard drive to copy shows from one receiver to the other?

So actually, I guess I have 2 questions. I know there is a fee to activate the EHD feature ($39.99?), but is that per receiver, or per account? And the second question is, can recordings be moved between a 622 and a 722K with the EHD?

probinson

May 22, 2009

probinson said:
It will be nothing short of a miracle if they actually show up with the right work order and equipment.

Well, no miracles for me today.

The Dish guy showed up, and had NO IDEA he was supposed to install the EA dish since they didn't put it on his work order. He did, however, have the right eqipment with him, so I guess they got part of it right, although he couldn't swap it anyway until they install the EA.

But since he didn't have the EA change on his work order, he had no EA dish on his truck. So, they have to come back, again, on Sunday.

However, the tech did give me his office's direct phone number so I can call them Saturday evevning to verify that they have a complete work order on Sunday.

MikeD-C05

May 22, 2009

probinson said:
Well, I'm just an hour or so away from my installation/upgrade and I thought of a question...

Since my 622 will now be upstairs in my son's room and there are still some things we'd like to watch on the TV in our living room which will now have the 722K, can I use an external hard drive to copy shows from one receiver to the other?

So actually, I guess I have 2 questions. I know there is a fee to activate the EHD feature ($39.99?), but is that per receiver, or per account? And the second question is, can recordings be moved between a 622 and a 722K with the EHD?

The ehd feature is 39.99 per account and yes the recordings should have no problem moving between a 622 and 722k , as long as both are on the same account.

probinson

May 22, 2009

MikeD-C05 said:
The ehd feature is 39.99 per account and yes the recordings should have no problem moving between a 622 and 722k , as long as both are on the same account.

Yes, they'll be on the same account. Thanks.

So, now I guess I have to decide is it worth it to me to spend money on an EHD and the activation fee, since I just spent $130 for the receiver...

I'll probably wait a while. I don't need to be able to transfer recordings that badly.

probinson

May 24, 2009

OMG.... What a nightmare!

The installer did a great job. I now have a 1000.4 with a 110 wing. It works wonderfully.

Trying to get Dish Network to understand what was going on, was near impossible...

I just spent over an hour on the phone trying to explain to some lady that I had a dish pointed at 72.7, 77, 61.5 AND 110. My locals (from 110) were coming in on my 622 with no problem, but they would not come in on the new 722K. The installer told me to wait, and if they didn't appear in my guide within 2 hours, to call them.

So naturally, they didn't appear, and I had to call them. I explained right from the get go that this was a very rare installation. I tried to explain which sats I was pointed at, and that I needed locals. So she did some checking, and she said that when they changed my account to an Eastern Arc setup, that my locals were automatically removed from the account, and she couldn't add them back, because it said I had no LoS to 110. I explained to her that I was looking at the Point Dish screen, and that I had a 72% signal on 110, AND that I had locals on my old 622 which is now in my son's room.

So, we went back and forth for over an hour. She kept telling me that just because I had a signal on 110 didn't mean that I had LoS to 110, and that LoS and signal strength were two completely different and unrelated things. In response to this comment, I asked to be transferred to someone else.

In the meantime, I logged on to my Dish account online, and discovered that the option to add my locals was there, so I went ahead and added them. About 10 minutes later, they showed up in my guide.

So FINALLY, after 2-1/2 hours on the phone with Dish and 3 separate visits from the Dish people, I THINK everything is set up properly.

MikeD-C05

May 24, 2009

probinson said:
OMG.... What a nightmare!

So FINALLY, after 2-1/2 hours on the phone with Dish and 3 separate visits from the Dish people, I THINK everything is set up properly.

Except for DISH customer Service, they are still the same Screwed up group as always.

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

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Rest in Peace Walter Koenig and Sir Patrick Stewart

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

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The Arc Browser Is Retiring

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osu1991

Pub Member / Supporter

Last reply 53 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

USA Healthcare Costs are Ridiculous

Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs

My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.

Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.

After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.

I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.

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vazhog

Yesterday at 4:05 PM

that cut is only for illegals to get off the rolls and I was being sarcastic before -

Foxbat

Today at 12:33 PM

Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit? This is why there is a Pit, and why I rarely use the Chit Chat Club. But someone said, "The Pub is Elitist since you have to pay dues to enter, so please post in the Chit Chat forum so more guests can read and participate."

harshness

Today at 1:19 PM

Foxbat said:
Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit?

Because health care shouldn't be a political issue?

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slow_poke_pete

Today at 2:19 PM

vazhog said:
that cut is only for illegals to get off the rolls and I was being sarcastic before -

what about the welfare kings and queens

osu1991

56 minutes ago

Foxbat said:
Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit? This is why there is a Pit, and why I rarely use the Chit Chat Club. But someone said, "The Pub is Elitist since you have to pay dues to enter, so please post in the Chit Chat forum so more guests can read and participate."

I didn't start it as a political statement and have no interest in the political BS of this country. Everyone wants to make everything political nowadays. This was just my rant over the outrageous increase in my premiums and how unaffordable healthcare is becoming to the average person here.

admin can close or delete it if they don't want here.

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Bobby

53 minutes ago

Foxbat said:
Why isn't this Political thread over in the Pit? This is why there is a Pit, and why I rarely use the Chit Chat Club. But someone said, "The Pub is Elitist since you have to pay dues to enter, so please post in the Chit Chat forum so more guests can read and participate."

There are no dues to be paid to be in the Pit. You just have to use the password which is clearly shown when you try to log in to it.

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telebiker

Last reply Today at 1:56 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Hopper and Dish Hopper Plus No Alexa in settings

I have Dish Hopper and Hopper Plus and also have Alexa Echo. I link the Alex skill to Dish and it asks me to enter the pairing code shown on the TV. I go into Dish Settings and there is no Alexa shown. Not sure what to do.

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Harryhaggle

Mar 18, 2026

Understood. But here's the rub - Google Assistant setup is ALSO missing from the Hopper Plus setup. I'm a paraplegic.and need to use voice controls as much as possible but I can't press a button on the remote to activate Google Assistant. I prefer ALEXA (or ALEXA+) but I have one older google device and will go that route IF they make it available. BTW calling Dish Customer Service is no help- they just say they have no info on if/when there will be an update.

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navychop

Mar 18, 2026

Ungood.

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reubenray

Oct 18, 2026

What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?

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navychop

Oct 18, 2026

Tell Alexa verbally what to do.

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snissen

Today at 1:56 PM

reubenray said:
What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?

I stand up from my chair with my glass in one hand and my plate in the other, when a story I really want to hear comes on the TV. So I say, "Alexa, pause DISH", and it waits for me to return from the kitchen, at which time I say, "Alexa, resume DISH".

Or maybe, when I return with a full glass in one hand and a new plate in the other, I realize I forgot to pause to hear this good story from its start. So I say, "Alexa, skip DISH backwards 3 minutes", and I still get to catch the whole story.

I use this every day. Or until I acquire a third hand.

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Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply Today at 1:18 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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....

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Lakeside Park - Rush

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Another PARK Another Sunday-The Doobie Brothers

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Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

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Garden Party - Ricky Nelson

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 1:05 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Claude's site is still up and running. New link required

I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link

DishRetailer

America's Oldest Satellite Forum!

satelliteretailer.com

I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.

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dishstaller

Yesterday at 5:34 PM

If any of you know some of the guys from the board and you have their contact info, please reach out to them....many failed to update their contact info and some even had starband email addresses.

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Scott Greczkowski

Yesterday at 8:29 PM

dishstaller said:
I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link

DishRetailer

America's Oldest Satellite Forum!

satelliteretailer.com

I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.

Now I have to go check out what happened now. Lol!

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Scott Greczkowski

Yesterday at 8:31 PM

Went and looked, not too bad...

Just let people know the address is satelliteretailer.com as DishRetailer.COM is not working.

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(((Garyd)))

Today at 1:05 PM

dishstaller said:
If any of you know some of the guys from the board and you have their contact info, please reach out to them....many failed to update their contact info and some even had starband email addresses.

Your old link triggered my Bitdefender today.

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ewindowman

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Last reply Today at 1:01 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Bankruptcy - Business as Usual

Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th

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Almighty1

Oct 7, 2026

EchoStar fixes some of its mess, but there's much more to mop up

EchoStar's satellite TV and Sling TV services have exited Chapter 11, but clouds still hover above Dish Wireless, which faces a multitude of lawsuits.

www.lightreading.com

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Bruce

Today at 7:11 AM

News about the tower's dispute-

Towercos now own Dish's 5G radios – and SpaceX might be a buyer

Tower companies now own Dish's deserted 5G gear, says American Tower CEO Steven Vondran. This could feed into SpaceX's mobile ambitions, analysts say.

www.lightreading.com

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comfortably_numb

Today at 9:50 AM

Bruce said:
News about the tower's dispute-

Towercos now own Dish's 5G radios – and SpaceX might be a buyer

Tower companies now own Dish's deserted 5G gear, says American Tower CEO Steven Vondran. This could feed into SpaceX's mobile ambitions, analysts say.

www.lightreading.com

So does this mean the churches and businesses that Dish owes back payments to are going to get paid now?

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Today at 10:53 AM

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Today at 1:01 PM

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They note that the Dish Wireless radios at issue support the 2GHz and 800MHz spectrum SpaceX is acquiring from EchoStar and Grain.

"Buying compatible equipment already installed on towers could give SpaceX a head start on its wireless terrestrial network build and throw a big bucket of cold water on Verizon's four-to-six-year timeline and $300-$500 billion estimate for SpaceX's buildout," said the analysts."

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dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 12:40 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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harshness

Oct 18, 2026

I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.

harshness

Oct 20, 2026

harshness said:
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.

It turns out I was justified in my suspicion.

Gavin Newsom somehow authorized the temporary move of the distribution date of the Winter blend to September 28th.

Foxbat

Oct 20, 2026

harshness said:
It turns out I was justified in my suspicion.

Gavin Newsom somehow authorized the temporary move of the distribution date of the Winter blend to September 28th.

Does that raise, or lower, the overall price? Our State Government has been doing everything it can to minimize the impact of the current situation and put a freeze on the State Taxes on fuel sales at the pump. That's why we're still under $4.00/gal. while across the border in Michigan it's much higher.

Bobby

Oct 21, 2026

Regular$5.839
Premium$6.299
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

harshness

Oct 21, 2026

Foxbat said:
Does that raise, or lower, the overall price?

Winter blend is reportedly 10-30 cents cheaper, but I would point out that prices have dropped as much as 62 cents at RP.

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Bobby

Today at 11:03 AM

Regular$5.699
Premium$6.199
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

osu1991

Today at 11:26 AM

Was just out running errands and saw $3.69 at most places

dfergie

Today at 12:40 PM

$4.04 most places, Diesel $5.85...

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