FIRST LOOK - Hopper OTA Module
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1H/2J install just completed...fresh with 230!
Now I just need to clean up the wiring and hook up the OTA Adapter and play!
Awesome, i was hoping my install would grab 230 Friday.
These people with fresh installs are getting the update. Is there anyways to reinstall the hopper to force it to update?
No, it doesn't work that way. The software is sent to receiver xxxx-xxxx and receivers being activated for the first time in new installations.
TheKrell said:
It sounds like you have it right. The OTA antenna is diplexed in after the duo node and then split out just before the hopper with one cable going to an isolator and then the hopper and the other cable going to the dongle. The same is done for both hoppers.
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Just to update, I got my OTA USB hooked up last night. I was able to receive the same stations I had on the 722k, though a few that were marginal on the 722k seem to come in stronger and more stable on the Hopper OTA. I did miss the ability to add specific channels while check signal strength (clicking on the icon said "feature coming soon" or something similar), so I guess that part is still in the works.
Can't remember if its been stated in any of the OTA threads, but don't panic if your subchannels' guide data doesn't populate at first. I hooked it up around 8PM last night, and immediately had guide data for the primary OTA channels, but was a bit bummed to find all the subchannels said either "Digital Service" or "No Info available". This morning, though, I turned it on to find all the subchannels had populated overnight as well!
Can't remember if its been stated in any of the OTA threads, but don't panic if your subchannels' guide data doesn't populate at first. I hooked it up around 8PM last night, and immediately had guide data for the primary OTA channels, but was a bit bummed to find all the subchannels said either "Digital Service" or "No Info available". This morning, though, I turned it on to find all the subchannels had populated overnight as well!
... don't panic if your subchannels' guide data doesn't populate at first. I hooked it up around 8PM last night, and immediately had guide data for the primary OTA channels, but was a bit bummed to find all the subchannels said either "Digital Service" or "No Info available". This morning, though, I turned it on to find all the subchannels had populated overnight as well!
My experience with two Hoppers; One populated all the OTA guide data quickly, but the other took over 48 hrs to be filled in.
Very true. I was referring to subchannels that I knew displayed guide data on my previous receivers.
And still no software. I am the proud owner of a very small black brick that I can screw a coax cable into.
From what I gather in the rest of this thread, the more often you post this - the more likely Dish is to put your system on the upgrade list!
haha! I can assure you that no matter the amount of complaining, nothing changes in the way the software is spooled or in what order.
Well I figure there has to be SOME reason that the same people post the same whining complaints daily...
