Two Hopper 3 Install is Scheduled

[charlesrshell]

The installer will bring both H3's. One leased and the other purchased. Since I've already talked to the two installers closest to me there's a good chance they'll know about the switch. If they don't bring the new switch I'll live with the hassle for awhile.

What did DISH charge you for the second purchased Hopper 3 if you don't mind me asking?

 

[charlesrshell]

They 'should' provide the switch but unfortunately the switches haven't made it out to the techs yet so the current solution is 2 dishes. Now if you already have a switch like you do then you're all set.

We are just now getting the new dual tuner OTA adapters through our distribution channel. It will probably be at least a month or more before we start regularly seeing the new switches.

I hope the DISH technician brings the DPH42 switch for my install. I want it for a spare if needed.

 

[JSheridan]

I hope the DISH technician brings the DPH42 switch for my install. I want it for a spare if needed.

I extremely doubt if he or she has even seen one.

 

[charlesrshell]

I extremely doubt if he or she has even seen one.

Do you think they will ship me one when the shop gets them in after my install job is done?

 

[JSheridan]

Do you think they will ship me one when the shop gets them in after my install job is done?

Nope. They'll probably offer a second dish though.

 

[charlesrshell]

Nope. They'll probably offer a second dish though.

Go figure. Oh well.

 

[DWS44]

Nope. They'll probably offer a second dish though.

That would give him a spare for when the bird crap builds up on the new one.

 

[monroef]

Something this important, I usually call during the week daytime to get a better chance to talk to someone in Colorado.

That's my thoughts as well when I hung up. I will just call back on Monday.

 

[charlesrshell]

That would give him a spare for when the bird crap builds up on the new one.

 

[navychop]

Ah, the DPH-42 pioneers!

Here, let me give you some Bactine for all those arrows...."

 

[dishcomm]

As long as Dish doesn't decide to charge a Double-Home DVR Fee of $30!
(sorry, I shouldn't float ideas like that to the Universe...)

Ya...Don't give them any ideas

 

[fishman316]

What is the reason we cant have a h3 and a hws together? Just curious.

Sent from my SM-G920P using the SatelliteGuys app!

 

[IcEWoLF]

Wow thats nice that Dish allows multiple Hoppers. Stupid directv only offers 1 Genie.

 

[Grandude]

What is the reason we cant have a h3 and a hws together? Just curious.

That would be my choice. It would be nice to have the hws as a failsafe backup in the unlikely but possible chance that the h3 rolled over and died. I would also like to keep my vip211k in the mix for the backroom/camper. My one joey1 is just fine for the garage and doesn't have to be any faster.

My only reason for wanting a h3 is that there are times when I run out of tuners on the hws.

My wife is handicapped and I don't think I would like to or have much success teaching her how to run a hopper when she wants to watch a cooking show. (boring so I banish her to the 211k)

 

[TheKrell]

I have not figured out what you could use 16 tuners for, let alone 32.?

There are always bragging rights.

 

[Hall]

They said two Hopper 3 install has been allowed for a couple months or so.

Yet others have insisted (here) over and over that 2 Hoppers aren't allowed.... and it clearly wasn't accurate then just like it's not now.

 

[camo]

This makes since if replacing existing Joey or super joey to offset monthly fee. I would of purchased a new H3 (Dealer) however when I called Dish about purchase they wanted $80 more for potential used equipment.

 

[charlesrshell]

Does anyone know what DISH charges to purchase a new Hopper 3?

 

[Hall]

The 'popular' Dish equipment retailer charges ~$249

 

[charlesrshell]

The 'popular' Dish equipment retailer charges ~$249

That is what I paid and then I traded in two HWSs. Wonder what DISH charges for a new one! Just curious.