Going from 322 to 522 question.

[dragone]

The setup I have right now:

322 receiver
1 IR remote for main TV
1 UHF remote for upstairs TV
"Small Dish" and Superdish Installed.

-There are two white coaxial wires coming from the wall, however, a technician came over once and disconnected one of the wires and now the receiver is connected with just one wire with a "splitter". He said I didn't need two coax wires connected to the receiver. So, right now an extra wire just lays around.

What I want to do is remove the 322 and install the 522 (from ebay or if anyone has it here) to gain DVR functionality. Is there something I need to know before doing this? For example, will my bill go up or will I not be able to watch TV while recording, etc..

I do need to be able to watch and record on both TV's at anytime. I am not concerned about HD right now, just SD TV.

Thanks.

 

[RandallA]

Your bill will go up $5.98. That's the DVR fee. As far as equipment, since you already have a dual tuner it's a matter of just connecting and run check switch.

 

[boba]

You might want to call DISH and see how much tney will charge you to upgrade. You won't save anything on your monthly bill by buying from Ebay.

 

[dragone]

I thought they charged a lease fee if you leased it from them rather than buying it from ebay.

 

[ccg3]

Get the receiver number and make sure it does not belong to Dish or has a balance do on the receiver. Otherwise you just got a big paper weight.

 

[dragone]

Is there a way to check if the receiver info online?