I have a VIP211K that I've been using in my RV; always worked fine. Last week I turned it on and got a "bootstrap" error (981 I think). Somehow I managed to get past that and pointed my KVH S2 to 119. Went through the check switch routine, had good signal strength, downloaded program guide, etc. I can't even get D101 on the box, shows as error 005 - Programming Not Authorized. I forced a couple of updates (change the time) for the unit to refresh but no change. I pulled the box and connected it to a home tripod with 110, 119 and 129 - all good signals. Ran checkswitch again and everything appears to be perfect. Called Dish and spoke to a CSR who had me go through all of the same routines. He says he "re-hit" the box to authorize it but my subscribed programming never appeared. After an hour he concluded that I was in "bad weather" and couldn't do anything else. Basically hung up on me!
I think I have a toasted VIP211K but don't have another to try. My software version is L554 and all sat bars are green on the info screen. Any ideas?
I think I have a toasted VIP211K but don't have another to try. My software version is L554 and all sat bars are green on the info screen. Any ideas?
