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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Mar 17, 2012 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

When can you order?

A lot of people have been asking me when they can order a new Hopper system...

First the new systems will not be in the DISH Network computers until early morning. I would suggest waiting to order until mid morning so that DISH can iron out any kinks that may pop up in their computer system.

Enjoy!

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navychop

Mar 16, 2012

Warm feeling about that?

Patriot6901

Mar 17, 2012

I just cancelled..(it's getting turned off on Monday) ... they wanted 684 dollars for a new hopper box... we have only been signed up six weeks...prior to this we were directv subscribers with the whole home dvr setup..But we signed up for dish because of the sling option as well as the fact the 722 was labeled as a "whole home" dvr (in the sense that we only have two tv's thus we could watch and record between the two tvs only)... Well when the installer came, we were quite upset with the quality of the signal on the second television (I had bette signal quality in the early 90's with rabbit ears).... So being upset with that, we called in wanting to cancel, because we still at that moment had directv and could have waited.. I knew of this new box comming out, so when I called in to cancel with the installer right there, I told the sales person (evidently retentions.. or someone) that I will cancel and try again when the new box would be released... They told me, that they would like to see me stay a customer, and that they would offer a 600 series box (to ensure we have HD in the second room) and then when the new box was released, we would be allowed to upgrade either for free or worst case a 99 dollar upgrade fee).... So with that knowledge my finance and I signed up for dish network (based on the promise of being able to grade when released) ... I am now told we are not eligible for the upgrade and we can wait a year to see if maybe then we might be...

So basically my fiance and I were lied too, just so that we would sign a contact..and then once we sign up... Its like when you buy a car and are promised something, you drive it off the lot and all of a sudden the sales agent forgets the promise he made (happened once with a free sunroof install)...

So it seems strange to me that Dish Network would rather loose a customer than honour a word they gave... Considering I subscribe to the 250 package.. I had the NHL hockey package and the horse racing package... My bill would easily be over 200 a month once the new offers wear off....

To me it doesn't seem like great customer service... I am still trying to get someone to make good on their offer before Monday, but I do not think it is likely..

Has anyone else been dipsy-dooed by Dish?

Claude Greiner

Mar 17, 2012

Patriot6901 said:
I just cancelled..(it's getting turned off on Monday) ... they wanted 684 dollars for a new hopper box... we have only been signed up six weeks...prior to this we were directv subscribers with the whole home dvr setup..But we signed up for dish because of the sling option as well as the fact the 722 was labeled as a "whole home" dvr (in the sense that we only have two tv's thus we could watch and record between the two tvs only)... Well when the installer came, we were quite upset with the quality of the signal on the second television (I had bette signal quality in the early 90's with rabbit ears).... So being upset with that, we called in wanting to cancel, because we still at that moment had directv and could have waited.. I knew of this new box comming out, so when I called in to cancel with the installer right there, I told the sales person (evidently retentions.. or someone) that I will cancel and try again when the new box would be released... They told me, that they would like to see me stay a customer, and that they would offer a 600 series box (to ensure we have HD in the second room) and then when the new box was released, we would be allowed to upgrade either for free or worst case a 99 dollar upgrade fee).... So with that knowledge my finance and I signed up for dish network (based on the promise of being able to grade when released) ... I am now told we are not eligible for the upgrade and we can wait a year to see if maybe then we might be...

So basically my fiance and I were lied too, just so that we would sign a contact..and then once we sign up... Its like when you buy a car and are promised something, you drive it off the lot and all of a sudden the sales agent forgets the promise he made (happened once with a free sunroof install)...

So it seems strange to me that Dish Network would rather loose a customer than honour a word they gave... Considering I subscribe to the 250 package.. I had the NHL hockey package and the horse racing package... My bill would easily be over 200 a month once the new offers wear off....

To me it doesn't seem like great customer service... I am still trying to get someone to make good on their offer before Monday, but I do not think it is likely..

Has anyone else been dipsy-dooed by Dish?

Very typical of Dish

sparc

Mar 17, 2012

Patriot6901 said:
To me it doesn't seem like great customer service... I am still trying to get someone to make good on their offer before Monday, but I do not think it is likely..

Has anyone else been dipsy-dooed by Dish?

Probably the only way you have a chance is if you got this whole thing documented somewhere by the CSR, but i'd be skeptical if it was done. (or you documented it in writing/recording)

I believe someone else was promised something similar. Not sure how it turned out but most people were warned on the forums that very new customers are unlikely to be eligible for upgrade at launch.

Try contacting a Dirt CSR and seeing what they say or maybe their Executive Customer Service. Worth a shot at least. http://www.satelliteguys.us/hopper-zone/279754-hopper-upgrades.html

R0ss

Mar 17, 2012

jbernardi said:
I PMed DIRT team member Zach S about an hour ago to upgrade to two Hoppers and three Joeys. He has me lined up for installation between 12 and 5 today. As expected, my upfront cost for two Hoppers is $200.

Zach said I was his first Hopper upgrade, and got three more upgrade requests while processing mine.

Once again, three cheers to the DIRT team!

Why oh why isn't everyone here using DIRT? I have seen almost as many different price quotes as posts, new in the system or not it shouldn't be that way...

Ross

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

10 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

MacBreak Weekly 1047

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4lDymQdOo0

Direct YouTube Link - MacBreak Weekly 1047
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Gary Toma

Staff member Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply 15 minutes ago · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum

DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 10/14/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:

National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)

Additional tabs provide:

OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders

Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions

DIRECTV_TPN_Map_261014.xlsx 1,874 KB

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KyL416

Oct 8, 2026

PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

So far nothing testing for the Bucks, Magic, Hawks or Hornets.

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KyL416

Thursday at 7:30 PM

KyL416 said:
The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers

Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.

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dtv757

Friday at 9:12 AM

Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
Hopefully comes to sat soon!!

dtv757

Saturday at 8:34 PM

Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick

KyL416

Saturday at 8:44 PM

It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)

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KyL416

15 minutes ago

WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

Now in the satellite guide:
663-2 PISTONS
675 THUNDER
693 CLIPPERS

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Bobby

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Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.

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Bobby

Oct 13, 2026

CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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Bobby

Oct 13, 2026

NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.

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Bobby

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CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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Bobby

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CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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Bobby

58 minutes ago

CFB, Indiana at Michigan, Saturday 10-24, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
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Linus Tech Tips

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I Gotta Stop Following Advice From Reddit

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NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 6:19 PM

I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

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rvvaquero

Yesterday at 9:00 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

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Mike0616

Yesterday at 9:35 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 11:25 PM

Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…

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b4pjoe

Today at 9:22 AM

rvvaquero said:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

Yes the Cowboys owner needs to fire the general manager (himself), co-owner, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel, and President of AT&T Stadium (his son) and then he should jump off of a cliff. Only then can they recover.

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rvvaquero

Today at 11:33 AM

Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had an argument about who was responsible for the dynasty building of the early 90's Cowboys.

The rest of us figured it out in about 3 years, Jerry has had over 30 years but still can't admit it. It's all he lives for, to show everyone he can put together a winner. I don't think he can. His kids only know what he taught them.

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dfergie

Today at 1:10 PM

I was a devout Cowboy fan in the Landry era, grudgingly gave Jimmy his due, since then not so much, the Jones family took care of that...

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dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 1:07 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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Bobby

Sunday at 10:27 AM

Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 12:32 PM

Bobby said:
Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399

Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.

harshness

Sunday at 2:04 PM

dishstaller said:
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 10:06 PM

harshness said:
A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),

Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.

harshness

Yesterday at 9:34 AM

In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.

Bobby

Today at 11:14 AM

Regular$5.899
Premium$6.299
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

dishstaller

Today at 12:45 PM

Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7

dfergie

Today at 1:07 PM

$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...

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Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply Today at 12:48 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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Gonna Send You Back To Georgia (A City Slick) - Timmy Shaw

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iOS Today 825-826

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

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MartyDe

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ATSC 3 converter boxes

Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.

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

www.tvtechnology.com

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Scott Greczkowski

Today at 11:49 AM

Hopefully they are better then the current highly insecure junk boxes that are out now.

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navychop

Today at 12:03 PM

DEATH TO NEXGEN!

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TRG

Today at 12:12 PM

17 years ago the US turned off analog OTA signals in favor of digital broadcasting. Now the push is ATSC 3 "Nextgen TV". But nobody seems to be able to agree on DRM implementation protocols. People don't want to hook their TV up to the internet in order to watch over the air TV. At least I don't. With all the data they collect about your viewing habits the box should be given away at no cost.

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navychop

Today at 12:27 PM

Comb your hair.

Howard Simmons

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Today at 11:07 AM · posted in Movie Talk

November 1963

Can't wait to see this:

John Travolta & Robert Carlyle Lead New JFK Assassination Movie in November 1963 Trailer