Not clear from above that you realize this. The 722 has a single OTA tuner built in at no extra cost. The 722k has a two-tuner module that is (at least for some people) extra cost.
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Thanks for that...so, if a single OTA tuner meets my needs (likely), then what other advantages are there over the 722 that the 722k provides (firmware?)? If it's just the optional dual tuner OTA module, I can probably live with just the 722. But then I'm back to possibly getting a 622 (which I'm sure I don't want).
There is one really big advantage to the k. AFAIK,You can transfer/store your timers in the remote. If the receiver dies, you can transfer your timers to the new unit. I have a 722 and it is a big pain to have to reprogram timers.
Huge? It's insignificant around here since my 722 has never died.Have I jinxed myself?
Better schedule a replacement for next now.
Huge? It's insignificant around here since my 722 has never died.
LOL. I replaced 1 last Feb and then again this July. I think I'm on my 4th 722.
The recent software update took out the schedule on each of my 722s. I had most in my spreadsheet listing my 2000+ movies and other recordings. So storing them in the remote would have saved a while.Huge? It's insignificant around here since my 722 has never died.
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The HD space being larger on the 922 becomes less of a plus when you get an EHD (or a bunch in my case.) As for guaranteeing you get a 722k, just be there when the installer arrives, and send him on his way if he doesn't have some 722ks.
I jinxed myself! Damn it! Turned on this morning and got the overheating message. Power cycling and the FAN is now making a fluttering sound. It eventually cooled itself down and works, but that fan is not long for this world.Better schedule a replacement for next now.
Thank you Zach. This is an owned 722. Will Dish still replace it, or do I need the Protection Plan?
After I left for work, my wife reports that the high temp popup came back. She gave up and unplugged it so it didn't destroy anything. I'm definitely going to have to do something about the fan. I'm tempted to simply replace the fan rather than bother Dish by replacing the whole thing. Anybody know what kind of fan is in there?
It would be able to be replaced but there would be a cost (don't know off the top of my head). You could add the Protection Plan and it would cover it. If you want to PM your account number I could get you the exact price.
I may be wrong, but from other threads, the only cost should be $15 for shipping the old one back. I had the overheating problem last Feb. I would unplug it for an hour or so and then plug it in and download my stored programs to the ehd. I would get an hour or so before it overheated again. Was able to get everything off and write down my timers.
Correct shipping is $15, but if the purchased receiver is out of warranty there would be a cost for the receiver. The protection plan would be like an extended warranty. The warranty on a purchased receiver is only good for 1 year.
The answer is a 60X60X25mm case fan that pulls 0.23amps and (according to my replacement) moves 26cfm. The replacement seems to be working fine. $10 at Micro Center.
Don't write them down! Someone posted a great, and in retrospect, obvious, idea: Just take digital photos of them. Save a lot of time and effort.
