Return of LNBF required??
I received a return package from Dish and it mentioned I have to return the LNBF and switch. I'm not even sure if I actually own that equipment, since I had some Dish equipment long ago before I...
View ArticleHopper with joeys have 2 flaws/ Don't Upgrade to a Hopper system
We recently moved and was able to get Dish again after not having it for almost 2 years. My husband got the Hopper 2 with 3 joeys. Every night at 1am my tv hooked up thru a joey to the hopper shuts...
View ArticleDish Network CEO Hints At Hard Line In Viacom Renewal Talks, Calls Extension...
Dish Network CEO Charlie Ergen didn’t say in so many words that he’s digging in his heels in his widely watched distribution carriage renewal talks with Viacom. But his general comments in his...
View ArticleFree Previews
According to channel 103 it looks like we get the Encore package and Indieplex as a free preview this month: View attachment 78286 It lists channel 340 there, which is actually Encore East and part of...
View ArticleErgen on renewing Viacom: 'We would scratch our head' if they didn't want to...
Offering a peak inside the complex bargaining for what is pay-TV's most closely watched ongoing carriage negotiation, Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) Chairman and CEO Charlie Ergen said "we'd scratch our...
View ArticleNot sure what direction to go
What would you do? I have been with Dish probably close to 10 years. I have had many different receivers over the years including a 722, a 200 series, and the Hopper/Joey. I have been fairly happy with...
View ArticleDish’s Ergen: “DBS is mature to declining”
Dish Network’s founder and CEO, Charlie Ergen, in an analysts’ call following the company’s results, has said that his DTH/DBS business definitely had a future despite the competitive threats from a...
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Thinking of moving back to Dish...
I have been with DirecTV for MANY years and I am thinking of coming back to Dish for the following. Better DVR tech (External storage, Sling, timers and settings saved in the remote (Brilliant!), etc)...
View ArticleDish called me re: Signal strength?
I got a call from a strange 800-number that I did not answer. The message left was Dish Network calling me because of reported low signal strength on my hopper? Has anyone else ever had this call? I...
View ArticleDISTANT LOCALS??
Years ago we were Dish subscribers who qualified for distant locals. Is that option no longer available or did I miss seeing it on their site??
View ArticleNBCSN Premier League Extra Time ever coming to Dish?
Having access to the app is all fine and dandy but the TV package/service is being offered to Dish for free and we are nearing the end of two seasons without it being available to us. It's not even a...
View ArticleEA: Is 72/61.5 sufficient?
I just upgraded from HWS to Hopper 3 two days ago. Before the install I had 77, 72, 61.5 and 110. Now I am only seeing 72 and 61.5. The tech has disconnected the wing dish (110). He said it's no longer...
View Articleneed dirt help
good morning you guys my stepdad joey 2 will not change channels it has the llatest carbon release. i did a reset on the joey first that did not work then i went to do a reset on my hopper 3 and that...
View ArticleVip222k use 1or2 smartcard numbers?
Getting ready to purchase a vip222k and not to familiar with the receiver...Need to operate 2tv's.Does it only have one smartcard number and receiver number?Also wondered if there's anything I missed...
View ArticleVIP 211 and external hard drive problem
Good day, I recently added a WD 1TB drive to the 211. Installation went fine, I made a test recording, 5-10 minutes and it played back fine. Sunday night I recorded Vinyl, a 2 hour show. As I am...
View ArticleQPSK receivers will go dark Feb. 10
All QPSK receivers will go dark as of Feb. 10th. Here are the receivers being affected. 301, 501, 508, 510, 1000, 1500, 2700, 2710, 2712, 2812, 2800, 3000, 3100, 3120, 3200, 3500, 3700, 3722, 3750,...
View ArticleNew line under programming online account
I checked on my three DISH accounts(mine, mom & dad , aunt) and noticed something new listed under each account on the last line under Programming sub heading. First Receiver (add'l $7.00-17) $00...
View ArticleMy Dad had no luck with dish loyalty
So my dad has the top 250 and a hopper and two joeys , there was a price increase and his bill is $118 a month. He's out of contract and has been for over 2 years now. They've given him one discount of...
View ArticleHopper 3 folder?
If you create a folder for recordings can that folder be sorted by title ? The current hopper cannot do this. I currently have 2 hoppers one in main house other in a In law appt. I like having...
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