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AR15.COM
8/12/2002 11:18:00 AM EDT
just got 2 coupons for free dish network equipment with install. All you have to do is pay for service. Just thought i'd offer in case anyone was wanting to buy one.

mike
8/12/2002 12:07:45 PM EDT
[#1]
Think you can get that most places...believe there is a link on NRA's site where you can get something like that too.  Can't recall if its Dish or Direct though.
8/12/2002 12:10:43 PM EDT
[#2]
just figured i'd ask before i file 13'd this stuff.

mike
8/12/2002 12:23:05 PM EDT
[#3]
You mean you are supposed to pay for programing? LOL!
8/12/2002 12:30:39 PM EDT
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You mean you are supposed to pay for programing? LOL!
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Careful the cable Ninjas are storming the border as you read this!
8/12/2002 12:49:00 PM EDT
[#5]
What is the term of the service contract? is it up to 4 receivers per household?
8/12/2002 12:56:40 PM EDT
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What is the term of the service contract? is it up to 4 receivers per household?
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if i am reading this right it is for a dish500 system with up to 2 free recievers. <2 tv's>

requires 12month programming commitment of at least 22.99 per month.

I think you would have to have a second dish for more than 2 tv's. not sure if the mini dishes support more than 2 feeds per dish.

i think they charge 5.00 per extra reciever also.

mike
8/12/2002 1:08:34 PM EDT
[#7]
If I recall correctly from when I was talking to the guy putting my Dish up, he told me each dish can handle 4 receivers...
8/12/2002 1:13:22 PM EDT
[#8]
there ya go. i figured someone here would know. I don't have a clue. I turn it on and thats about it.

mike
8/12/2002 1:32:47 PM EDT
[#9]
Actually there is no limit to the number to the number of receivers a dish can handle. Most dishs have a limit of either one or two recievers, based on what type of LNB they have (either single or dual), to go beyond two you will need a multi-switch, and these can be had with up to 64 or more outputs, but are normally either eight or four line. I think that Dish Network has been running a deal where you can have up to four receivers installed for free, and you pay a monthly rental type deal for the equipment, plus the programming fee's, as I recall it was a decent deal.
8/12/2002 1:59:05 PM EDT
[#10]
hmmmm. ok let me ask you this. If i was to install a 4 way switch and picked up 2 more recievers could i do this;

I only use 2 tv's max at a time. If i installed the switch and added the recievers could i pull the card out of one reciever and use it in the reciver i want to watch? Basically bounce the cards around to the recievers? That would save me about 15.00 per month on programming.

Reason i ask is that i know where i can get some fairly new recievers without the cards for dish tv.

mike
8/12/2002 2:22:56 PM EDT
[#11]
Here is the NRA's version:

[url]http://216.200.88.89/NRA.html[/url]
8/12/2002 2:44:43 PM EDT
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Here is the NRA's version:

[url]http://216.200.88.89/NRA.html[/url]
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Looks like it expired the end of July.
8/12/2002 3:03:36 PM EDT
[#13]
The Dish500 system has TWO Dual LNB's, 4 receivers plus with the proper wire set up you can run another 2+ separate feeds.  I am running the 500 with 3 receivers including one HD, Dish HD is the best.

Not that I have ever watched U.S. Satellite TV. LOL!
8/12/2002 3:58:50 PM EDT
[#14]
Dish network and direct tv the same?

BrenLover
8/13/2002 5:35:32 AM EDT
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Dish network and direct tv the same?

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Nope. Dish Network is way better.
8/13/2002 5:53:52 AM EDT
[#16]
They are in the midst of merging, granted they get the FTC and the FCC's blessing.
8/13/2002 1:23:33 PM EDT
[#17]
Beer slayer... No (not legally) the cards are married to the rec's.

If the cert is for a 501 system installed it is a deal. We sell dish and best we can do is 49.99 activation and 50 for the 501 upgrade (from a 301)
Check validity of cert, forgerys have been seen.

jneal
8/13/2002 1:45:02 PM EDT
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Check validity of cert, forgerys have been seen.
jneal
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How do I check for validity???
8/13/2002 2:54:36 PM EDT
[#19]
I'd guess it's legit. It is a credit card loking thing sent to me from dish tv. the 800 number in the paperwork in dish tv's customner support center. i get these in the mail 2-3 times a year.

mike