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gpflepsen
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Dish's Subscription Milestone- How about Your Contribution?

With Dish's recent announcement of gaining 10,000,000 subscribers since March of 1996, I thought it would be interesting to see how long some of us have been with Dish Network.

I signed on in August of 1997 with a Dish 300 and receiver models 3000 and 4000. I upgraded to the Dish 500 when that was available. In the last 1 1/2 years I have upgraded equipment; going through two 6000, one 510 and now I have just a, 811, 721 and 301 on my account.
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nuts4scuba
nuts4scuba
I've been an E* sub since fall of '97. Started with 2 4000's. Added Dish 500 when I moved to a new house in June of 2001. Replaced 1 of the 4000's with a 721 in Sept.
of 2002. When my locals were offered in May of 2003 added the 61.5 dish. Replaced the last 4000 with a 6000 in Dec 2003. Only hardware problems I have had is one of my 4000's went out when one of my cats coughed up a hairball on top of it, when I got my 6000 the 8psk module wouldn't work, and in April this year one of the tuners went out in my 721. Dish had replacements to me in a couple of days each time. Only had a few missed recordings early with my 721. I can't remember the last time it rebooted on it's own (I keep it on 24/7). I don't feel I have had the problems other people talk about on the boards. I have never had D* and the crap I went through with cable has probably made me (as GaryPen would put it) an E* hugger. :D
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BobMurdoch
BobMurdoch
June 2000. I first got their Digital Dynamite plan which got me a 4900 and a 2700 plus a Dish 500 install with an SW64 switch. I also bought an extra 4900 for my son's room. Six months later, I bought a Dishplayer, moved the 4900 to my bedroom, and stuck the 2700 on the shelf. About six months after THAT, I bought another Dishplayer when they discontinued them (I think it was April 2001). I also had the second satellite added at 61.5 so I could get TV5, more locals, and hey... it was free. Moved the Dishplayer to my son's room and gave the 4900 that I owner to my sister. November of 2002 I bought the 721, moved the Dishplayer to my bedroom. June of 2003 I sent back the two leased receivers and switched to a "normal" status to get me off the Digital Dynamite/DHP status when it looked like they were going to start excluding lease customers from certain deals. Also my price protection had expired. November of 2003 I get a free 510, free extra SW64 and all splitters needed plus installation as my SW64 was maxed out. I have him install the 510 in my bedroom and move the other Dishplayer to my daughter's room. January of 2004, Richard King finds me a 921. I give the 721 to my father who revels in being able to watch The Sopranos while Alias is recording at the same time.

It's weird..... for the first time there is NO new receiver I am lusting after from E*. We'll see how long this lasts........
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We've been with DishNetwork since 1999. My
husband chose them because of ads in one
of his libertarian e-zines. Seemed like a good
way to get around the local AWFUL cable
monopoly.

Setup:
Dish 500, Sats 119 & 110
Twin LNBF
Only one receiver hooked up, our original 3900.
Have had absolutely no problems. I can recall
one time in 5 years during a super-heavy rainstorm,
we lost signal. The electricity went out anyway.

I even worked as a Dish Network Customer
Service REp on the phones in a Call Center
for awhile. 98% of the customers who
called with complaints or problems were
very reasonable, and either I or my
supervisor could work to a resolution of
the problem.
There seem to be many nice people who
are Dish Network customers!

We are happy with the service.

gfr437
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I was with Dish from the fall of 1996 (Model 2000 - the original Dish receiver) until last fall (2003), when I bailed for D*. I used to be a "Charlie Champion" but finally gave up.

Reason for switch: Too long in coming out with the 522 (which I couldn't have gotten anyway, right?) and non-support for my new locals on my legacy 5000 and 7200 dishplayer sent me over to D* and two DirecTivos.

When my one year is up with D* I'll take a look at E* again... if their DVRs have become enough Tivo-like to win me back I may add myself back to the E* fold, but it will be tough: I can upgrade the disk(s) in my DirecTivo DVRs to my heart's content (what I liked also about my old Dishplayer 7200) and I have my DirecTivo hacked to permit access via the Internet - no more calling the wife at home from work asking her to wade thru the DVR screens to setup a recording.
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Foxbat
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We moved into our current home in May of 1994. The previous owners had cable, so I signed up for it, and they p!ssed me off immediately. I gave them three strikes, and there installer came and scratched one of the cabinets my father-in-law had made for us. So, when DBS came out, I was ready to jump. I almost went with DirecTV, but after playing with my Dad's RCA that I installed at his northern vacation home, I was less than thrilled. Those first-gen RCA DSS units were s-l-o-w.

I read about Echostar and there plans, and a little after Dish went live, I went to a "local" dealer and checked out DishNetwork. However, the original price was a little too high. Dish dropped the price of the 2000 to $499(!) and I signed up in July of 1996 and have been a happy Disher ever since. I replaced the 2000 with the JVC HM-DSR100 D-VHS unit in 1998 and added a 6000 in 2000.
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meStevo
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NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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rvvaquero
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Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had an argument about who was responsible for the dynasty building of the early 90's Cowboys.

The rest of us figured it out in about 3 years, Jerry has had over 30 years but still can't admit it. It's all he lives for, to show everyone he can put together a winner. I don't think he can. His kids only know what he taught them.
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rvvaquero said:
Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had an argument about who was responsible for the dynasty building of the early 90's Cowboys.

The rest of us figured it out in about 3 years, Jerry has had over 30 years but still can't admit it. It's all he lives for, to show everyone he can put together a winner. I don't think he can. His kids only know what he taught them.
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Johnson built it, but without the Herschel Walker trade, it never happens.
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Yespage said:
Johnson built it, but without the Herschel Walker trade, it never happens.
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Jerry made himself General Manager after he bought the team but make no mistake Jimmy engineered that trade. As well as a lot of others at the time.
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Jimmy Johnson is a football guy. Jerry Jones is a marketer (hustler).

When I see a football player get a 15 yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (like taunting) in a close game, I often wonder what he was thinking. Was he thinking, I'm doing everything I can to make this a better team and help win a championship? Or, was he saying to himself, I want everyone to notice how great I am?

Johnson inspires one, Jones the other.
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Got to unfurl and hold the flag at Allegiant for the anthem today - amazing experience.
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Paramount+

Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
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Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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klang said:
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.
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harshness
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MikeD-C05 said:
I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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harshness said:
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.
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MikeD-C05 said:
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
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Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
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MikeD-C05
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harshness said:
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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MikeD-C05 said:
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
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MikeD-C05
MikeD-C05
osu1991 said:
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
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Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.
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MikeD-C05 said:
Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.
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You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ... :biggrin
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primestar31
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MikeD-C05 said:
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.
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star trek GIF by HULU


Just sayin...
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Jimbo said:
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ... :biggrin
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For a whole generation of adults it was in the 1960s and 1970s.

All In The Family Nostalgia GIF by Sony Pictures Television
All In The Family Singing GIF by Sony Pictures Television
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Females wearing any clothing is unthinkable on Ferenginar.
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long_time_Dish
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harshness said:
Females wearing any clothing is unthinkable on Ferenginar.
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Was never a huge of the Ferengi-centric episodes in Trek...
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long_time_Dish said:
Was never a huge of the Ferengi-centric episodes in Trek...
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Me either ...
They turned out to be a Poor adversary ....
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Apple Event September 2026

Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.
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Can't remember if I've posted this yet..


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If you ponied up for an iPhone Duo, keep it away from anything other than your soft, fleshy fingertips. No fingernails, no dust, sand, dirt, or other particulate matter. And don't bend it more than it needs to. Zack has destroyed $2,000 of Apple hardware to get those views, which should cover his expenses.
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No fingernails, no dust, sand, dirt, or other particulate matter
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And definitely no medieval chain armor!
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medieval chain armor
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Aka "mail" or "maille".
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IFixIt has published their Teardown and they had some positive things to say about the iPhone Duo. It still showed some dust ingress into the hinge assembly but seemed otherwise well-sealed.
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But with a considerable number of reports of the main screen dying with similar failures, AppleCare+ should be a no-brainer for this phone.
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This Week in Tech 1107

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Tech 1107
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This Week in Tech 1107

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYRNrj5MQzw


Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Tech 1107
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This Week in Tech 1107

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41qc5p2NdN4


Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Tech 1107
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TWIT Live Feed
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Club TWiT: Unpacking 'You Can See Everything' - Deception, Empathy, and the Art of the Documentary

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPXZ_k6ld-g


Direct YouTube Link - Club TWiT: Unpacking 'You Can See Everything' - Deception, Empathy, and the Art of the Documentary
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This Week in Tech 1107

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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


Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Tech 1107
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TWIT Live Feed
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200,000 Subscriber Livestream - Let's Giveaway some RADIOS!

Time for another AWESOME video from Ham Radio 2.0!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sqK9KJAt7E


Direct YouTube Link - 200,000 Subscriber Livestream - Let's Giveaway some RADIOS!
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Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
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dishstaller
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Brutal review of Netflix's series Below

Don't know if any of you have watched this series yet, it would be interesting to see if you feel this review was accurate. It was very humorous to listen to however.


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What a "pile of slop" review! I liked the show.
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KAB said:
What a "pile of slop" review! I liked the show.
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If the review is like the article, oi! Eighteen paragraphs into the review and... all they've done is not really talk at all about the actual thing they are reviewing.

Halfway into the "written" review, I know more about how the writer "thinks" than I do about what they are writing about. I understand their politics, their self-overestimated understanding of film, their inability to be funny.

Takes about 22 paragraphs to get to one that starts "Anyway, the story kicks off...". Talk about Slop! 😂
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