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David Dietzel
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
All:

I called technical support (not the general support number) to begin the upgrade process for my 942 on Sunday evening 12/03. I was taken through the process by a very couteous women with excellent communication skills. I also upgraded my programming from AT180 to Platinum. I was given an install date and time just 36 hours later on the morning of 12/05 -- which was pretty unbeliveable. I had to have the install on 12/07 as I woulld be home that day. I was given full info on how to get my rebates and bring the 622 upgrade cost down to zero. I then was given info how to get retailer gift cards totalling $90.

The install crew of two showed up as scheduled and brought the 622 with them. They installed it, configured it, made sure my programming was upgraded properly, showed me some tricks with the remote and adjusted my dishes for maximum signal strength.

Two days later I rec'd the box to return my 942.

I don't know how the process could have gone any smoother. This level of courtesy, clear communication, timeliness and attention to detail is almost unheard of nowadays.

I am still in awe and hope that Dish manamgement sees this post.

By the way, the ViP622 works just great -- a little bit snappier performance than my old 942 and a few extra features that I like.

By the way, my local HD channels are just brilliant. The original Star Trek shows on KNBC late at night come through with unbeliveable clarity -- the detail on the Enterprise exterior in amazing and the digital surround sound make watching these old shows so enjoyable.

Charter cable in Rancho Cucamonga blows. Dish is the way to go.
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mdonnelly
... I had to have the install on 10/07 as I woulld be home that day. ...
Any reason why you waited two months to share your good experience?:confused:
downriver
This is a joke, right?????? Surely they at least ran over your dog or made a pass at the wife or SOMETHING!!!???
David Dietzel
Any reason why you waited two months to share your good experience?:confused:

D'oh.

It was December, this month, not October. Dates fixed.
C
Tell me more about the rebates to get it for no cost. When I called a few weeks ago, they wanted $199 and after much threats and grovels, the offered a $25 credit.
Pepper
I know you can get $100 in 10 monthly credits as a new HD package customer (I signed up for HD 1 week too early for this promotion). A totally new customer can get another $100. I too am interested how an existing customer gets rebates totalling $290.
David Dietzel
Tell me more about the rebates to get it for no cost. When I called a few weeks ago, they wanted $199 and after much threats and grovels, the offered a $25 credit.

$100 rebate upon return of old leased 942, then $10/month off bill for 10 months = Free 622 lease upgrade.

The $90 in gift cards were just an unexpected bonus when I upgraded the programming to Platinum (HBO, Showtime and Starz).

I didn't want to buy a 622 as HD technology is still evolving -- perhaps in a couple more years I'll consider buying a unit (maybe they'll call it the 666 by then!).
ewindowman
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th
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ERSanders
The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!
navychop
So you have a MBA?
:devilish
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Juan
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
dishdude
I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

And Steve Jobs stole the mouse and GUI
ERSanders
The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!
Actually I survived despite them for 31 years and two expait assignments. But the quest for the current quarter's profits doomed long term vision, planning and actions.
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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ClarkGable
Working My Way Back To You - The Four Seasons
dishstaller
Don't Look Back - Boston
harshness
Please Come to Boston - Dave Loggins
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Bobby
Come A Little Bit Closer - Jay and the Americans
sdfntx
Closer to You - Brandi Carlile
J
Last reply · posted in C-BAND Satellite Discussion
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
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.

4135LH.webp
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$5.299​
Premium$5.859​
Diesel$7.599​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
harshness
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
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
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.
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osu1991
$3.50-$3.52 around Tulsa and $3.45 in OKC
T
· posted in Cable Television and Fiber Providers
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 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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
No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...
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Jim5506
No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...
It's on Prime.
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long_time_Dish
It's on Prime.
Ah, ok, thanks!
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Foxbat
The World Series Game 1 quality was excellent, the Dolby Surround put us in the seats. Thanks, Dish!
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S
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
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
· posted in The Chit Chat Club
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.

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KAB
KAB
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
· posted in Movie Talk
Not a bit surprised.

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