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Roxor
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Too Good to Be True? A Hopper in My Future?

I called DISH today to complain about losing the local NBC channel out of Indy due to a contact dispute with Dispatch Broadcasting. To make a long story longer, the young lady from India who could not understand me and versa vicea, connects me to the cancellation department (I did mention Direct TV had the channel) and I get a sweet southern lady. She not only gives me $30 off my bill for 6 months, but says I can get a Hopper and 2 Joeys and installation for free if I sign a 2-year contract and add tech service for $7/mo. Just a couple months ago, "Bruce" from India told me it would be about $300 to get a Hopper and 2 Joeys? Am I being taken for a ride, or am I missing something? The lady is going to call me tomorrow to see if I want to go with the Hopper, as I told her I had to consult with some friends first. My current 622s are 6 and 7 years old, but working fine, and I have not been under contract for more than a year. Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. BTW, will they have to run more/new cables to connect the Hopper and Joeys, and do I need to connect the Hopper to Ethernet, WiFi, or Phone?
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Roxor
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The nice lady who promised to call last night (Wednesday) didn't, so I called DISH to complain this morning. I think it was worth it as I now have the protection plan for free for 6 months and $20 off my programming for 6 months, I assume. The tech is coming on Monday to install the Hopper and 2 Joeys. The nice lady said I would have to get all new wiring for the install. Really? I told her to warn the tech s/he would not be happy considering they will have to go under the house and into the attic to install the wires unless that can pull the new ones thru, which I doubt. The 1-3 hour timeline will probably be 5-6 hours considering that's how long it took to install the RG6 last time. I just hope they can get everything installed on Monday. She also told me I would have to return the 622s, but she did not say if I would get boxes to send them back and whether shipping would be free or not. We do not have a UPS drop off in our podunk city anymore (would have to drive 50 miles round trip to do so), but we do have a post office. I am already getting buyer's remorse. I hope this all works out
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Bobby
Bobby
If Dish installed the RG6 you will probably not need new cabling. The installer will take the existing receivers with him. That's how it woked at my install last March.
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The tech will take the receivers that are being replaced with him. He shouldn't have to run new cabling.

*EDIT* too slow. :(
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Scherrman
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Roxor said:
I called DISH today to complain about losing the local NBC channel out of Indy due to a contact dispute with Dispatch Broadcasting. To make a long story longer, the young lady from India who could not understand me and versa vicea, connects me to the cancellation department (I did mention Direct TV had the channel) and I get a sweet southern lady. She not only gives me $30 off my bill for 6 months, but says I can get a Hopper and 2 Joeys and installation for free if I sign a 2-year contract and add tech service for $7/mo. Just a couple months ago, "Bruce" from India told me it would be about $300 to get a Hopper and 2 Joeys? Am I being taken for a ride, or am I missing something? The lady is going to call me tomorrow to see if I want to go with the Hopper, as I told her I had to consult with some friends first. My current 622s are 6 and 7 years old, but working fine, and I have not been under contract for more than a year. Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. BTW, will they have to run more/new cables to connect the Hopper and Joeys, and do I need to connect the Hopper to Ethernet, WiFi, or Phone?
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It is possible that you had to pay $300 for the upgrade when you first called in. It is also possible that you don't have to now. Dish goes through their customers like once a quarter and requalifies them. Your account status may have changed. I believe the last requalification was either last week or the week before.
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Roxor said:
The nice lady said I would have to get all new wiring for the install. Really? I told her to warn the tech s/he would not be happy considering they will have to go under the house and into the attic to install the wires unless that can pull the new ones thru, which I doubt. The 1-3 hour timeline will probably be 5-6 hours considering that's how long it took to install the RG6 last time. I just hope they can get everything installed on Monday.
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Scott Greczkowski
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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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Show and Tell - Al Wilson
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On with the Show - The Rolling Stones
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The Show Must Go On - Pink Floyd
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If Love Must Go - Dobie Gray
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Drift Away - Dobie Gray
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Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?

Whats for breakfast?

Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Cold morning today, only 32 degrees. Fired up the oven and made cinnamon rolls (from a tube) and a pot of coffee.
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2 egg burrito with bacon and a side of hashbrowns. Coffee.

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Breakfast Quesadillas. Grilled flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, chopped green chile, cheddar & Jack cheese and bacon. Coffee.

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Taco omelette. 3 eggs, taco meat from yesterday, diced green chilis, cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, avocado, black olives, chopped tomato, La Victoria Salsa Brava.

This one was really, really good!
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MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Hands-on

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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sv9Vp1GGpeU


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MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display Hands-on

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Direct YouTube Link - MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display Hands-on
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Linus Tech Tips
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I was wrong about Augmented Reality

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KxqLC7F0iE


Direct YouTube Link - I was wrong about Augmented Reality
Linus on Facebook
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iJustine
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New OLED MacBook Pro!!

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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SNXGTWVI8dM


Direct YouTube Link - New OLED MacBook Pro!!
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Buy her book!
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iPhone Duo Screen Problems

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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Direct YouTube Link - iPhone Duo Screen Problems
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TWIT Live Feed
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osu1991
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of 'Kate & Allie' and 'McMillan & Wife,' Dies at 80

variety.com

Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
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Sorry to hear this. R.I.P.
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R.I.P.
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My Mom was a huge McMillan & Wife fan.

RIP
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Mcmillan and wife was where I remember her from, R.I.P. ...
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Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio

SiriusXM announces 25 Holiday Channels for 2026

Some of the channels start next week.

investor.siriusxm.com

SiriusXM Delivers the Soundtrack to the Holidays with Its Festive Lineup of 25 Handcrafted Seasonal Music Channels

Lineup features channels produced and presented by celebrated personalities and iconic brands, including Jimmy Fallon, Hallmark,…...
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My favorite is probably Holiday Pops.
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It's not even Halloween yet.
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I like the Jimmy Fallon channel. This will be its third year. I like that it's all fresh each year. Also fun when he pops on live from time to time.
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

At least 64 dead in Spanish passenger train collision

Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.

At Least 64 Dead After Two High-Speed Trains Collide In Spain<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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dishstaller said:
Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.

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They will have to look at the switching sections to determine WHY 2 trains were on the same track ... at the same time.
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