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Cynthia Blue

Last reply Nov 28, 2006 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

New HDTV and Dish

Hi.. first post, just found these forums. I just bought myself a Vizio 42" Plasma HDTV last friday and love it. I've had Dish Network for years, so of course now I'd like to get HD for this new TV. I have an Antenna that I've been picking up the local stations with... and they are quite nice. However Dish has spoiled me and I still want to record and fast forward through commercials like my PVR.

So looking at price options and boy HD is pricey. Considered DirecTV even, but it seem they are even more expensive. $55 a month after their initial period, that's their basic package plus the $9.99 HD package. And from what I see Dish isn't much better, $50 a month including their HD channels. And I'd have to upgrade to their 622 box... I believe, which I'm still not sure has a cost or not. I don't quite understand their website. I believe it's a $199 lease... but is that a regular fee or a one time cost? We have a 500 box (I think) that we bought years ago.

Ideally what I'd like is to just keep getting my regular top 60 package through Dish, get the HD box from Dish (for low or no cost), and be able to pipe my local Antenna channels through Dish's box. I don't suppose that is possible? $30 a month is really the max I can afford for Satellite. $50 is just too much for my budget.

So, I'd love some advice.

I'll be poking around these forums too to see what else I can find out.

Thanks!
Cynthia

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whatchel1

Nov 26, 2006

Cynthia Blue said:
Hi.. first post, just found these forums. I just bought myself a Vizio 42" Plasma HDTV last friday and love it. I've had Dish Network for years, so of course now I'd like to get HD for this new TV. I have an Antenna that I've been picking up the local stations with... and they are quite nice. However Dish has spoiled me and I still want to record and fast forward through commercials like my PVR.

So looking at price options and boy HD is pricey. Considered DirecTV even, but it seem they are even more expensive. $55 a month after their initial period, that's their basic package plus the $9.99 HD package. And from what I see Dish isn't much better, $50 a month including their HD channels. And I'd have to upgrade to their 622 box... I believe, which I'm still not sure has a cost or not. I don't quite understand their website. I believe it's a $199 lease... but is that a regular fee or a one time cost? We have a 500 box (I think) that we bought years ago.

Ideally what I'd like is to just keep getting my regular top 60 package through Dish, get the HD box from Dish (for low or no cost), and be able to pipe my local Antenna channels through Dish's box. I don't suppose that is possible? $30 a month is really the max I can afford for Satellite. $50 is just too much for my budget.

So, I'd love some advice. I'll be poking around these forums too to see what else I can find out.

Thanks!
Cynthia

the HD BRONZE w/ 25 HD CH is the smallest pack and it is $50. It will start out as 30 per month for the 1st 10 months while you get the 20 per month rebate that pays you back for the 200 that you will have to put out to get the VIP622. So there is the starting point for HD. You will also get 3 months of HBO, Showtime and Starz ( that's to get you addicted to premium movie channels).

Tom Bombadil

Nov 27, 2006

I believe the rebate offer is good for current E* subs who have not sub'ed to DishHD in the past. I.e. you are a "new" HD subscriber.

In the past in order to avoid subbing to a HD package, you had to purchase the 622, not lease it. That would cost you around $499 upfront.

Then you could buy the AT60 w/o HD for $36/month, plus the equipment fees.

Vs leasing the 622 and getting HD-Bronze for $50/month, plus equipment fees.

So over 18 months, the price would be close to the same, except you would be missing out on 20+ HD channels by the 622 purchase route. And if you got the rebate on top of the lease deal, it would actually be cheaper to lease and sub to HD than to purchase and not sub. At least for about 2 years, then you would gain a slight advantage from the purchase and no-HD option.

Cynthia Blue

Nov 28, 2006

Well, I have the best husband in the world. We worked it out and we're gonna get the HD Bronze package and the 622 box. And anyway, he's tired of watching the same shows I watch, so now he'll be able to watch his own with his own remote.

They are coming out Monday to install a new dish and the 622 box and get us set up. I'm excited!

Thanks everyone for your help.

*happy dances*

dfergie

Nov 28, 2006

Congrats! now you will really be able to take advantage of the new TV...

Poke

Nov 28, 2006

BattleStar Rocks! StarBucks Rocks she is my favorite I got her autograph picture of her from the show. I sent off about two weeks ago to get Boomer and #6 autographs cant wait!

trido

Nov 28, 2006

whatchel1 said:
the HD BRONZE w/ 25 HD CH is the smallest pack and it is $50. It will start out as 30 per month for the 1st 10 months while you get the 20 per month rebate that pays you back for the 200 that you will have to put out to get the VIP622. So there is the starting point for HD. You will also get 3 months of HBO, Showtime and Starz ( that's to get you addicted to premium movie channels).

One small correction you get your choice of ONE HBO,SHo or Starz for three months but only ONE not all three.

I am on this deal right now

trido

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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply 5 minutes ago · 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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ClarkGable

Today at 5:51 AM

Working My Way Back To You - The Four Seasons

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Don't Look Back - Boston

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Today at 10:03 AM

Please Come to Boston - Dave Loggins

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58 minutes ago

Come A Little Bit Closer - Jay and the Americans

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Closer to You - Brandi Carlile

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ewindowman

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 20 minutes ago · 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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slow_poke_pete

Yesterday at 6:38 PM

https://www.phonearena.com/news/att-reshoring-customer-care_id184650

Meanwhile att is getting rid of overseas call centers

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comfortably_numb

Yesterday at 6:52 PM

slow_poke_pete said:
https://www.phonearena.com/news/att-reshoring-customer-care_id184650

Meanwhile att is getting rid of overseas call centers

Too bad their service is expensive and their coverage sucks compared to the other two of the Big 3

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Juan

Yesterday at 9:50 PM

comfortably_numb said:
Too bad their service is expensive and their coverage sucks compared to the other two of the Big 3

Was that a back door compliment for Verizon?

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comfortably_numb

Today at 9:27 AM

Juan said:
Was that a back door compliment for Verizon?

And TMO. If anybody's lagging behind the most, it's ATT.

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ERSanders

Today at 10:52 AM

The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

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navychop

46 minutes ago

So you have a MBA?
:devilish

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Juan

21 minutes ago

ERSanders said:
The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

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dishdude

20 minutes ago

Juan said:
I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

And Steve Jobs stole the mouse and GUI

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juventusbrown

Last reply 22 minutes ago · posted in C-BAND Satellite Discussion

40w transponder

Hi guys, is anyone getting any quality on transponder 4135 L 30000 I'm not getting any quality few weeks now.

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Satfaca

22 minutes ago

No problem here (in central Europe) with a 10-footer. Do note that 9.4 dB required for the lock.
The mod is DVB-S2 8PSK with FEC 5/6.

dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 10:44 AM · 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

Yesterday at 11:04 AM

Regular$5.299
Premium$5.859
Diesel$7.599
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

harshness

Yesterday at 4:41 PM

Finally! Some big movement in California diesel pricing (and no, there is no such beastie as a diesel "winter formula").

Crude (combined pricing) is around $90/barrel now, so prices should have, at least, fallen in step with the crude futures.

dishstaller

Today at 8:19 AM

harshness said:
Finally! Some big movement in California diesel pricing (and no, there is no such beastie as a diesel "winter formula").

Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere. Bobby just posted $7.59/gal, locally it is $5.59.....that's two bucks difference. :eeek

harshness

Today at 10:25 AM

dishstaller said:
Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere.

California has a ~93¢ per gallon consumer tax rate on automotive diesel, along with significantly higher refinement standards.

The fact that consumers can only buy some new full-sized truck models and a couple of vans with diesel power makes the fuel an odd duck in refinery priorities.

osu1991

Today at 10:44 AM

$3.50-$3.52 around Tulsa and $3.45 in OKC

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ts27330

Today at 9:47 AM · posted in Cable Television and Fiber Providers

Charter/Spectrum tv app works with more brands

The Charter/Spectrum tv app has been updated to make it downloaded with more tv brands. I recently added it to my LG Oled tv.

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Bobby

Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 9:27 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

4K Events Discussion Thread

This thread is a place to discuss the 4K events that appear on channel 540. We are getting, at this point, one college football game a week. Let's hope there is more coming.

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long_time_Dish

Oct 23, 2026

No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...

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Jim5506

Oct 24, 2026

long_time_Dish said:
No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...

It's on Prime.

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long_time_Dish

Oct 24, 2026

Jim5506 said:
It's on Prime.

Ah, ok, thanks!

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Foxbat

Oct 24, 2026

The World Series Game 1 quality was excellent, the Dolby Surround put us in the seats. Thanks, Dish!

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sasmith

Yesterday at 9:22 PM

Not seeing many 4k games on the 148 channels lately?

Also I do not see the 4KFox channel on 148-01; I also do not subscribed to our Local Houston channels.

Maybe I need to subscribe to locals or add the National Action Pack? Not sure the extra cost is worth it??

thx for any info or suggestions

S

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jsmit86

Today at 9:27 AM

sasmith said:
Not seeing many 4k games on the 148 channels lately?

Also I do not see the 4KFox channel on 148-01; I also do not subscribed to our Local Houston channels.

Maybe I need to subscribe to locals or add the National Action Pack? Not sure the extra cost is worth it??

thx for any info or suggestions

S

Most of the 4K action on the 148-xx channels will be on Saturday for College Football. For whatever reason, the guide does not show the games until later in the week. The Fox Big Noon game will show up, and there will usually be a couple of other games, some on Fox, and some on ESPN.

I don't know if you need to be subscribed to locals to get them.

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Today at 8:50 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

FDA issues new warning for Ozempic - can cause eye-stroke

Now after reading this story I walked away thinking that this is being blown out of proportion because of the incredibly low numbers of those affected.....BUT....I've read posts by some of you who are taking this drug so I figured it was worth posting.