One questino I have is that if I go to the HD-only pack, will I lose the SD versions of Food network and HGTV? Although the hd versions of these channels are nice, they definately have limited programming and my wife watches these specifically...just wondering.
DISH HD only package question
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Currently both HGTV and Foodtv SD are included in the dishHD package.
Another question, should I be getting the P&I channels i.e. Colours and such?
You can get the PI pack for free. Yes Dish mist provide those channels for free to any subscriber at any level. All you have to do is ask (and argue, and threaten and jump up and down) to get them.
The RSN you cannot get. Those require a subscription to AT100Plus and up to get. (yes I mean the sports pack that includes all the RSNs)
See ya
Tony
The RSN you cannot get. Those require a subscription to AT100Plus and up to get. (yes I mean the sports pack that includes all the RSNs)
See ya
Tony
RE: Public Interest Channels
Like UCTV, LINK, and FREE SPEECH TV...they took them away when I downgraded to the Family Pack. Tony, do you mean I can demand that they turn these on for me?
Bruce
Like UCTV, LINK, and FREE SPEECH TV...they took them away when I downgraded to the Family Pack. Tony, do you mean I can demand that they turn these on for me?
Bruce
RE: Free Public Interest Channels
NOT SO., sorta. Did the online chat with CraigM and I thought it went too smooth. Oh, yes that's correct. So I asked you turned on 9404, 9412 and 9415 along with the others...affirmative!
Went to check the tv, no such channels. Went back to chat...this time with BranonD,...sorry you were misinformed...you need the 100 pack to qualify.
Any response Tony. Should I keep trying?
I have the Family pack, locals, EuroNews, Superstations...account is in good standing.
Bruce
NOT SO., sorta. Did the online chat with CraigM and I thought it went too smooth. Oh, yes that's correct. So I asked you turned on 9404, 9412 and 9415 along with the others...affirmative!
Went to check the tv, no such channels. Went back to chat...this time with BranonD,...sorry you were misinformed...you need the 100 pack to qualify.
Any response Tony. Should I keep trying?
I have the Family pack, locals, EuroNews, Superstations...account is in good standing.
Bruce
I had to call tech support to get the PI pack, regular CSR said she added it but it never turned on.
Tony, if I chose the HD only pac, would my second receiver DP322 receive the sd versions??? If it wouldn't, it would be a deal breaker...THANKS
From what I understand, the answer is yes. I asked the question on another thread and that is what I am told. Your receivers all get the same channels so all the SD would come through on your SD receivers.
I AM NOT CERTAIN since I haven't made the jump on that yet. Waiting on SciFi channel.
See ya
Tony
I AM NOT CERTAIN since I haven't made the jump on that yet. Waiting on SciFi channel.
See ya
Tony
Tony - SUCCESS - Finally!
Guess sometimes the CSRs in India are more helpful. She WAS chatting with someome and tried to say that they were "free" but you had to have a minimum program package of the top 100. But I kept on it and cited the EchoStar Knowledge base web page and long story, short...they are turned on. Hopefully to stay!
Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
Bruce
Guess sometimes the CSRs in India are more helpful. She WAS chatting with someome and tried to say that they were "free" but you had to have a minimum program package of the top 100. But I kept on it and cited the EchoStar Knowledge base web page and long story, short...they are turned on. Hopefully to stay!
Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
Bruce
I added the PI pack to my HD-only pack via a webchat on saturday. No issue, except the agent had to complete a 2nd step to turn on C-SPAN for me. BTW, only C-SPAN, and not C-SPAN2 are included as part of PI.
What's the purpose of having a cheaper HD only pack if you can also get the SD channels on non-ViP receivers.
It is my understanding you get the HD channels ONLY - but I could be wrong.
It is my understanding you get the HD channels ONLY - but I could be wrong.
I've posted this in two other threads but the misconception about the "HD Only" package dies hard. Note: I actually subscribed to the dishHD (only) package on Feb 3rd. So the following is NOT conjecture. It is what shows up in the programing guide on my 622 this AM...
"HD Only" is a misnomer for the $29.99 dishHD package that is quite misleading.
Besides the HD channels shown on the Dish web site you get...
* all the SD equivalents of the HD channels (even HGTV & Food that have different content)
* your SD locals when the HD isn't available from Dish (if you sub locals)
* the SD Public Interest channels
* the SD shopping channels
* SD free previews
You can still watch the SD stuff on TV1 or TV2 (e.g. on a 622).
IOW it is simply NOT "HD Only". It is more like "HD Mainly" but with a lot of SD thrown in
Talon Dancer
* full disclosure - NASA is the only PI channel in my guide, just as it was before I switched from AT100+ HD to dishHD. I don't really want the other PI channels. So I haven't tried to add the full set.
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Yep, I was pleasantly surprised to find that when I switched from what was the BronzeHD package (America's Top 100 + HD) to DishHD only, I actually gained AMC, which I didn't previously have.
Bonus.
Bonus.
This is from Scott G from 2006 dealing with the PI pack:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/59960-lots-dish-information.html
FYI, the Public Interest pack has been part of AT100 and up since about 1998. It was just not available to anyone without AT100 (at the time AT40) for any reason. Dish Latino 2 and up subs got about 5 channels but only from the side slots and I think that was just an error.
See ya
Tony
See ya
Tony
http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/59960-lots-dish-information.html
• New – Public Interest Channel Package – Effective February 23, 2006
o Should customers wish to call in and request it (800-333-DISH), we have put together a package of 21 Public Interest Channels – for free! Customer Service Representatives, however, will not proactively offer this package to customers; they must voluntarily ask for it to add it on to their other DISH Network programming.
o Please note that 6 of the 21 channels are transmitted from the wings (61.5° and 148° orbital locations), and require a wing antenna to receive them.
o A select group of customers may not already have an appropriate antenna. If they wish to receive all the Public Interest Channels within this a la carte package, they would need to add/upgrade their antenna at their own expense. Examples of these customers include:
- International only programming customers who have no visibility to either the 110° or 119° orbital locations.
- American-programming customers who do not have a wing antenna pointed to either the 61.5° or 148° orbital locations.
- Customers in Hawaii with a DISH 300 antenna with no visibility to the 110° orbital location, or no visibility to the 61.5° or 148° orbital locations – regardless of the type of antenna they may have.
- Customers in Alaska with a DISH 300 and no visibility to the 110°, 61.5° or 148° orbital locations.
- Customers in Puerto Rico with a single antenna and no visibility to the 61.5° or 148° orbital locations.
- DishFAMILY subscribers have been excluded from select Public Interest Channel programming due to potentially offensive or mature content. DishFAMILY customers may request this a la carte package of all Public Interest Channels with the understanding that it is at their own discretion.
You ask, you receive!
FYI, the Public Interest pack has been part of AT100 and up since about 1998. It was just not available to anyone without AT100 (at the time AT40) for any reason. Dish Latino 2 and up subs got about 5 channels but only from the side slots and I think that was just an error.
See ya
Tony
See ya
Tony
