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    List channels with lower than good pq (overcompressed)

    If they advertise HD being superior to SD and it's not because of all the artifacts of PQ due to MPG4 compression, they have to improve. I watch Fox NFL and it looks like a cartoon. When there is no camera movement (in a huddle) I can see the individual grass leaves on a closeup. Once the...
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    How to avoid telephone line requirement?

    I personally have a HUGE issue with requiring my phone line be connected all the time. They refuse to admit that they are storing my viewing habits and uploading it for statistics which I'm sure they sell to advertisers, etc. It will cost me $60/yr. to disconnect it ($5/mo). Is there any way...
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    NFL Audio Sync

    I've had similar problems in HD in general also, not just with NFL. On my received (622), there is a setup option to sync the sound with picture for either HD or SD. I picked HD option and it seemed to work. This is a known issue with most transmissions, since the sound is sent along landlines...
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    Dead 721, easiest way to get new unit?

    When I upgraded to the 622 after my 500 died, I got it for FREE because I extended my service for 18mo. I first had to pay $149 for it with a credit card, and they rebated 100% of the cost as a credit towards my monthly service fees, so after 2 months, it was completely reimbursed. Moving has...
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    VIP622 backdoor password

    Is there a "backdoor" user password for the VIP622, or some way to know what the saved password is?
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    ice storm took out dish e* says home protection plan won't cover it.

    Over the last 10 years customer service went from bad to terrible. I don't even try to talk to these "english is the third language (not second)" CS people anymore. When I call, I immediately ask for their ID and ask to speak to a supervisor. Some of them had to audacity to refuse to connect me...
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    What's the best route to getting Dish To send me another HD Dual Tuner Box? (722/622)

    "I'm sorta not understanding if I'm paying 6 bucks extra a month, why am I paying for the box? Is it like a "lease LEASE fee" I pay an upfront lease fee + a monthly lease fee?" The basic premise of any business is to be profitable. If they are not, they will be out of business and you will...
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    DVR Recordings and Sub Cancellation

    DVR program content is your property If you own the DVR (as I do) or lease it, anything that's recorded is you personal property. Dish Network has no legal right to block you from viewing your own recordings. If you decide to return the receiver, you can copy the content to a VCR (still...