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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
There must have been a change in how many joeys Dish will install with one Hopper.

I was just quoted $200 to upgrade to 1 hopper / 4 joeys. I thought that the limit was 3 joeys per Hopper.
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I guess I better call - no telling what would get ordered using the chat.



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Eva (ID: A95): Hi, my name is Eva (ID: A95). How may I help you?
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Jude Robert: Eva, I was just quoted $200 for a 1 hopper / 4 joey system. Could this be correct? I thought that there was a 3 joey limit per hopper?
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Eva (ID: A95): I will be happy to assist you with the Hopper information.
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Eva (ID: A95): Please give me a moment to access your account.
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Eva (ID: A95): How many HDTV's do you have?
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Jude Robert: Five
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Eva (ID: A95): Okay.
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Eva (ID: A95): You need to get 2 Hopper and 3 Joeys Jude.
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Eva (ID: A95): For security purposes, would you please verify the last four digits of the Social Security Number on the account?
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Jude Robert: xxxx
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Eva (ID: A95): Thank you.
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Jude Robert: Is the cost different? Three tuners in one hopper is enough for us.
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Eva (ID: A95): I will answer that.
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Eva (ID: A95): Please give me 2-3 minutes to research this for you.
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Jude Robert: Ok. Currently have 4 tvs connected to 2 vip622 receivers. I want to have HD feed on all and add the media room projector which currently has DVD and BD only.
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Eva (ID: A95): I understand.
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Eva (ID: A95): You can get an I Hopper with 3 joeys for the low upfront cost of $100 and free for the technician visit.

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Eva (ID: A95): There will be $8 increase in your monthly bill Jude.
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Eva (ID: A95): Would you like to take advantage of this offer today?


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Jude Robert: What about a 2 hopper system? one hopper and 3 joeys is only 4 tvs
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Eva (ID: A95): I will answer that.
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Eva (ID: A95): You can get an 2 Hoppers with 3 joeys for the low upfront cost of $200 and free for the technician visit.

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Jude Robert: And the monthly cost would be?
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Eva (ID: A95): There will be $8 increase in your monthly bill Jude.
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Jude Robert: Hmmm, 1 hopper / 3 joey is $8 a month and 2 hopper / 3 joey is $8 a month?
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Eva (ID: A95): Yes that is correct.
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Eva (ID: A95): The first Hopper is free of charge Jude.
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Jude Robert: What would my total monthly be after with the 2 hopper / 3 joey system?
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Eva (ID: A95): With 1 Hopper 1 Joey will be for no charge.
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Eva (ID: A95): With the changes made today, your new monthly rate will be $106.99 + taxes. Your next month's bill will be slightly higher as prorated charges will apply on that bill in addition to the new monthly rate.
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Eva (ID: A95): The upfront charge will be $200.
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Jude Robert: Ok, I'll get back - thanks
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Eva (ID: A95): You are welcome.
Tampa8
Wow, sounds correct, 2nd hopper is same cost as a Joey other than the upfront cost. I don't know what you have now so I don't know if it's an $8 increase or not.
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i believe that's correct, to get five tvs you'll need two hoppers and three joeys. Four joeys would only be for 6 TV households with two hoppers.

The only thing she missed in the upfront cost is the install cost. I think some CSRs were offering free installs if you sign up for the protection plan for at least 4 months. (She may have gotten to it later in the conversation since you kind of cut her off a little early telling her you'll get back to her)
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2 hopper / 3 joeys is what I need for the 5 tvs.

It's that the increase is $8 / month for either the 1 hopper / 3 joey system or the 2 hopper / 3 joey system. That doesn't sound right.

The install is free because I do have the protection plan. I will call them and order, be wanting to get Dish for the media room projector.
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2 hopper / 3 joeys is what I need for the 5 tvs.

It's that the increase is $8 / month for either the 1 hopper / 3 joey system or the 2 hopper / 3 joey system. That doesn't sound right.

The install is free because I do have the protection plan. I will call them and order, be wanting to get Dish for the media room projector.

each additional outlet after the first hopper is $7 a month.

So your hardware costs per month for 2 hoppers/3 Joeys would be $6 DVR fee + $4 Whole Home Fee + 4 Additional Outlets ($28) = $38
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Last reply · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion
Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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would probably also work well for NHK on 101W and possibly for PBS on 99W. I used one for a while on 30W. Just keep in mind that because it's undersized for those satellites, it might work fine in clear weather but won't have much margin to account for signal degradation during rain/snow
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If you can find one, the Shaw / Star Choice 75e ellipticals are great for use on 97, 99, and 101W. They are really just rebranded ChannelMaster 75 cm reflectors and use linear LNBFs by default out of the box.

Everyone else's mileage may vary.
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I have read that some have converted this type dish but after giving it a good look, it's the lnb conversion that is the bottleneck. Does anyone have a picture of their attempt to configure the lnb? I watched a video on youtube from the save it for parts guy and he used duct tape! Guess it worked but I'm thinking something a bit more permanent!
Thanks to all for your interest and replies...
Titanium
Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
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To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit :) )
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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....
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Little Deuce Coupe - The Beach Boys
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Foxbat
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
rvvaquero
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
M
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
No idea what improvements might be involved.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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jsmit86
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
long_time_Dish
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
Almighty1
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
navychop
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner

:popcorn
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it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
🤣

Oh....you were serious
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Hondo is back with a new squad 9/25 only on Starz.


View: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/b0gPzA8KHEQ
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Never watched the previous shows, so doubtful.
teachsac
Started watching yesterday. Not too bad.
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Wife likes it.
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I like Zyra from La Brea (one with the prosthetic).
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
long_time_Dish
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
R
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
long_time_Dish
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
If I understand your question, O'Neill had the Ancient's knowledge in the "Lost City" two-part episode. That was when Anubis attacked Earth and there was a big battle over Antarctica.
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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Jimbo
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
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