Smart Pack and Local HD

[juanabove]

Hey guys,

Because of economic reasons (blah), I need to temporarily downgrade my services from AT200 to Smart Pack or Dish America. I think I can survive on the Smart Pack but I'm wondering if anyone can confirm that the local channels are still in HD if I downgrade to the Smart Pack. The Dish website is very vague.

JA

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Locals should be in HD if you have the HD equipment and if locals are provided in HD by Dish since they are in the Welcome Pack.

 

[juanabove]

Locals should be in HD if you have the HD equipment and if locals are provided in HD by Dish since they are in the Welcome Pack.

Thanks Mojo.....I will wait until tomorrow before I push the button, at least I can get to watch Game 7 in HD, Just in case.

 

[ZachS@DISH]

Thanks Mojo.....I will wait until tomorrow before I push the button, at least I can get to watch Game 7 in HD, Just in case.

You will receive your locals in HD if available.

 

[juanabove]

You will receive your locals in HD if available.

How do I know if it is available? I current have them in my current package, my zip code is 92602

 

[king3pj]

How do I know if it is available? I current have them in my current package, my zip code is 92602

He means you will have them if they are available on Dish. Some areas still don't have HD locals on Dish so they can't release a blanket statement saying that the smart pack comes with HD locals. If you have them in your current package that means they are available.

 

[juanabove]

He means you will have them if they are available on Dish. Some areas still don't have HD locals on Dish so they can't release a blanket statement saying that the smart pack comes with HD locals. If you have them in your current package that means they are available.

Thank you king!!!!!

 

[ZachS@DISH]

Sorry for the confusion. If you have them now then you don't have anything to worry about.

 

[juanabove]

Hey Fellas,

Just to give you all an update. I went ahead and downgraded to the smart package and since HD is available in my area, I was able to still view my HD locals. Hooray! However, the strangest thing happened. All the shows on my DVR that were recorded on a station that I no longer subscribe to (ie. nick jr, E!, MTV etc.) are no longer accessible on my Joey, but the are still accessible on the hopper, but movies recorded during the free preview of Epix, Cinemax, HBO, etc. are still available on both Hopper and Joey. Of course, now my kids aren't too happy and everything I pray that those shows will always be accessible at the very least through the hopper. Anybody else experience this or know of a work-around? Thanks guys!!!

JA

 

[3HaloODST]

That's a bug that's been plaguing Hopper/Joey for quite some time now. Dish fixed most of it but there are still a few recordings that won't work for some people. I would tell DIRT about your issue and they can pass it on to the software engineers.

Also, if you haven't already, try rebooting your Hopper/Joey

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[juanabove]

That's a bug that's been plaguing Hopper/Joey for quite some time now. Dish fixed most of it but there are still a few recordings that won't work for some people. I would tell DIRT about your issue and they can pass it on to the software engineers.

Also, if you haven't already, try rebooting your Hopper/Joey

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Thanks 3HaloODST!!! I was afraid to reboot thinking I might lose the ability to watch the shows on the hopper as well. I'll try the reboot.

JA

 

[juanabove]

Thanks 3HaloODST!!! I was afraid to reboot thinking I might lose the ability to watch the shows on the hopper as well. I'll try the reboot.

JA

Just a quick update...I went ahead and rebooted all my Joeys/Hoppers and the problem still remains. If it is a bug, hopefully Dish fixes it soon. Thanks everybody!