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IndyMichael
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
We canceled Directv in May, enjoyed a couple tv bill free months, now plan on getting Dish Network installed on or about August 1st. Any thoughts on the best deals or best installer to do the job? We now live in Pendelton, IN 46064.
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JSheridan
Your best bet is go to a local retailer. They have all the same deals as you can get from a faceless CSR from who knows where plus you know who's going to do your install and who you can call for local help if you need it in the future. You can specify what equipment you want and exactly how you want the install if you have a preference. You'll also be supporting a local business that pays local taxes and contributes to your local economy. If you don't have a local retailer or if they aren't up to the standards they should be you can always roll the dice with a DIRT rep or a CSR and pray the tech who does your install knows what they're doing and does a good job.

http://www.dish.com/support/tools-apps/locate-retailer/?WT.svl=footer
KAB
KAB
Your best bet is go to a local retailer. They have all the same deals as you can get from a faceless CSR from who knows where plus you know who's going to do your install and who you can call for local help if you need it in the future. You can specify what equipment you want and exactly how you want the install if you have a preference. You'll also be supporting a local business that pays local taxes and contributes to your local economy. If you don't have a local retailer or if they aren't up to the standards they should be you can always roll the dice with a DIRT rep or a CSR and pray the tech who does your install knows what they're doing and does a good job.

http://www.dish.com/support/tools-apps/locate-retailer/?WT.svl=footer
There is no more dice rolling with DIRT than a local retailer, if one can even be found in a particular market.
lparsons21
The recommendation of DIRT is a good one for most.

I have an excellent local retailer/installer that I use because he gets me the same deal and with Dish stuff, he handles any and all problems I might have with the gear or the install. In essence I get the benefits of having the protection plan without paying the fee for it, I talk to someone I actually can understand on the phone and he does great work. Not all retailer/installers are created equal you know.
Tampa8
IndyMichael

Hope we're not confusing you, but there are some varying thoughts on the best contact for a new account. DIRT here honestly is probably the best bet. BUT............. I acknowledge IF you know or have a good local retailer/installer that would be a great way to go. Problem is from being on this site from the very beginning, there are too many problems with not so good retailers. We have seen them come and go on the site. The real good ones, the ones who keep up on everything, post here, interact here, are the ones you would want, but is there one in your area? That's the problem.

DIRT is a known commodity, well versed and seem to be sure the correct install is arranged.
JSheridan
There is no more dice rolling with DIRT than a local retailer, if one can even be found in a particular market.

BS! With a local retailer you can go there and talk to the person who is going to install your system. It doesn't matter how nice and accommodating the DIRT or other SALESPERSON on the phone is to get their commission on your sale, you are rolling the dice on who shows up to drill the holes in your house. You should see some of the losers that drive around here for the RSP in Dish marked trucks and some of the work they do. I wouldn't let them in the yard much less trust them to install a system in my home. Maybe your area has no local Dish retailer but most areas do and overall it is a much better experience for the customer and also contributes to the local economy and all the other benefits of keeping your business local. And thats the facts.
JSheridan
The recommendation of DIRT is a good one for most.

I have an excellent local retailer/installer that I use because he gets me the same deal and with Dish stuff, he handles any and all problems I might have with the gear or the install. In essence I get the benefits of having the protection plan without paying the fee for it, I talk to someone I actually can understand on the phone and he does great work. Not all retailer/installers are created equal you know.

And there are good LOCAL retailers all over the country. Most of the bad ones have been weeded out over the years. You can check them out without obligation ahead of time. If you order from DIRT or a national retailer then you get either a Dish in house tech who may or may not know what they're doing or most likely you'll get a sub-contractor, who in essence is the cheapest laborer and the lowest bidder that Dish can find to do your install. It's a no brainer that most people would want the experienced local tech who really wants to keep the customer happy so they get long term business and referrals rather than the Dish tech or sub-contractor who can't wait to get done and get out of there and then they hope they never see or hear from you again.

All the 'expert' advice to just skip the best possible source for a Dish installation are doing these potential customers a huge disservice. The local dealer should ALWAYS be the first contact. If you don't have a good local retailer then you can always settle for the next best thing which is usually DIRT.
S
I know there's a who lot of pro- and con- posts about local retailers. To me, it comes down to if you feel they are a trustworthy retailer. Many are, some are not. I'm a former loyalty agent who has had to deal with new customers who were promised fairly outrageous things, and I had to break the news that their contract they signed details what they have and get, not what some fast-talking guy told them. One local retailer was even signing people up at a summer fair, and was telling people they'd only get info about signing up, but signed them up for service.

No doubt the unscrupulous local retailers are a rarity, but they exist, so my recommendation is if choosing a local retailer, be sure it's a person or company that you feel you can trust. There are also national retailers that I feel are less-than-truthful, and make promises that can't be kept once the account handling comes over to Dish.

If you use a local retailer, and they promise something that sounds too good to be true, check with Dish (especially the DIRT team) to see if it is correct info.
KAB
KAB
I had a local retailer tell me that my 622 would not be able to receive OTA channels AFTER the digital switch over. That retailer is long gone. The OP lives in the INDY market, like me. All he is going to get from the provided link to locals is CELLULAR CONNECTION...which is just a reseller. Ther are no locals here. SO, OP, contact DIRT and relax.
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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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You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley
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See Me Feel Me - The Who
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TAKE IT As It Comes-The Doors
SuperDish_Fan23
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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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dishdude
They didn't sell many, they were pricey and not out long. Quickly got replaced by the Hopper.
T
They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
Former member 208119
Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
My year was almost up and we got the new bill for a year of service for $ 360.00 insane sat radio is becoming like cable!!! i logged into my acct and hopped onto chat and told the rep that i wanted to cancel. she understood my concern and went quiet for a few minutes. i figured that she was canceling my service. she comes back and said that she seen that i have been a sub since 07 and then offers me the same package for a year for 120.00 with taxes and fee's!!! i grabbed it. after almost having a stroke :biggrin
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B
What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $4.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Jimbo
What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
B
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
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TRG
I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
B
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
Jimbo
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
You get an email every month to let you know they are billing you for the next month.
Foxbat
Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango💃🏽

The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
Peter Parker
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
No idea what improvements might be involved.
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bookworm370
Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
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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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Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning. She hit FF and it went to 15x FF.
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Bobby
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.
This has been an ongoing issue. A fix is coming, probably in the next software version.
Foxbat
Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
Here's the one I need:
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dishstaller
Here's the one I need:
Just ordered one....that's great.
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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harshness
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
dishstaller
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
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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Here in Indiana, the difference between Regular and Premium is usually a dollar, but some charge even more:
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dishstaller
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.
jokeworm
Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
Ok, I'm bored .... actually - to be more precise - I'm bored of eating the same rotation of 9 or 10 meals that are currently my "go-to" meals. My wife works the long hours - I work from home as and when i feel like it ... which means i generally do most of the cooking ... and so by default - i also make out the shopping list ...

We cook at home 5 or even 6 nights a week - but we always seem to fall back on the same old tried and tested "quick and easy but tastes ok" meals. Week in week out.

Pot Roast - mash and Peas.
Spaghetti
Chicken Pasta in cheese sauce.
Curry & rice
(these are some of mine)

Now it's not that I'm not adventurous in the kitchen ... I'll try anything once or twice ... but we all do it. Unless your name is Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray .. we all eventually fall back on our 8-10 favorite "meals"

So i thought - if we shared some of our own go-to meals with each other ... we might be able to add a few "new" ones to our own arsenal of meals.

So again - I ask you ...

What's for dinner tonight ?

Please give me something new to add to my rotation ... its our weekly shop tomorrow - so i want to pull together a few idea's and try and eat a meal each day next week that I've never had before .. or at least something that is not on my current "go-to" meal plan.

What meal do you always seem to fall back on in your house ? Maybe its something that I've never tried or not had in a while. I need inspiration !! I've got a blank shopping list in front of me - and nothing sounds good .. HELP !
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TRG
Beef and vegetable stew with buttermilk biscuits. Water.
It seemed appropriate on an unusually cold and wet evening in New Mexico.
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Chili Cheesebugers, Tater Tots.
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I made shrimp parmesan with spaghetti and a salad.
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venison lasagna
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Smoked some salmon on the grill while enjoying some Blue Moon beer. Kinda cool tonight so I fired up the heaters. Here in FL, we fire up heaters once the temps get below 60 :cool As for the salmon, I seared them first, then flipped them off to the side not over the coals and brushed on some lemon pepper marinade followed by some salmon seasoning. Threw some hickory chips on the coals and then closed the vents to about 10% airflow. Yum.
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osu1991
Pub Member / Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

The number-one US state for EV growth, according to the June 22 Yardi report?
Oklahoma.


:eek


It has no ZEV mandates and "minimal" incentives, Yardi says, but also has cheap electricity, high multi-car household rates (so, for example, a non-Lightning Ford F-150 pulls their trailers), and a consumer base willing to switch.
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navychop
Servant's problem.
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Never realized that Tesla is losing to BYD at manufacturing too, which IMO is Tesla's biggest accomplishment and area of innovation. Nice writeup about the state of play and how we got here though. I have no faith that we're moving any productive direction though sadly, most changes and efforts feel reactionary rather than rooted in making use of the time being bought by tariffs, with few exceptions.

So: how are the cars so cheap, and what is being cut to get there? The best public accounting comes from the Rhodium Group, which compared BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor against Tesla's Chinese operation, a fair comparison because it removes labor costs and shipping from the equation entirely. Their estimate is that BYD builds a car for about $4,700 less than Tesla builds a Model 3 in Shanghai, roughly 15 percent of the Model 3's price. The breakdown is the interesting part. Direct government grants account for about $292 per vehicle, which is 5 percent of the gap. The biggest single factor is vertical integration: BYD makes about 80 percent of its top-tier components in-house, against 37 percent for Tesla, and that eliminates roughly $2,369 per vehicle in supplier markups. Lower overhead, meaning cheaper engineering talent and administrative cost spread across enormous volume, accounts for another $1,719. And BYD pays its suppliers on 155-day terms, against Tesla's 60, which is worth about $214 per car in float. When people say the Chinese advantage is subsidies, the per-vehicle number says otherwise. When people say it is slave wages, the Tesla Shanghai comparison says otherwise too. The advantage is mostly that BYD decided, twenty years ago, to make its own batteries, its own motors, its own power electronics, and its own semiconductors, and Western automakers decided the opposite.​
harshness
The EV company to watch out for is SAIC. They seem likely to take over Government Motors at some point.

GM originally struck a JV deal with SAIC to gain access to China. Now SAIC has taken China back with the substantial library of technology GM shared and they're looking to export to Mexico, South America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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Ramy
Supporting Founder
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
They ought to have fun with this… :devilish
osu1991
They ought to have fun with this… :devilish
Was thinking same thing. It should be a good week for sec shorts and roll call
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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
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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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