Trying to save some cash with 2 Vip722

[fire_317]

I hope this is the place for this.

I currently have 2 Vip722 (not the K) receivers. They are leased. I am looking for ways to trim my bill. I noticed I am paying a $17 HD Duo (2TV) DVR Receiver fee and a $6 DVR fee. I assume that is for the 2nd Vip722.

Now, the way we have our setup. We have 2 TV's both with a 722 connected. Each 722 is setup in the single mode. We use the 2 tuners on each receiver to record shows and watch a different program at the same time. I have tried to connect a OTA antenna to each receiver, but when I do, the receivers reboot for some reason when I try to tune to the OTA channel or do a OTA scan to add OTA channels (unrelated issue that I need to go thru a tech call to repair receivers).

Here is the kicker, I would consider Hopper/Joey, but I camp and would want a Tailgater (or Winegard Carryout) where I know I need a Vip receiver.

Is there a way I can do this exact setup with maybe a Vip 222 and an EHD on each receiver? Can I just call Dish and exchange? Can I purchase my own 222 receivers and not be on a lease (or does that matter)??

Any help is appreciated.

Dan

 

[garys]

Don't go with the 222, you cannot use an EHD with it. The 211 will and you get two tuners if ota connected to it.

 

[fire_317]

Don't go with the 222, you cannot use an EHD with it. The 211 will and you get two tuners if ota connected to it.

Yeah, I just found that info. If I went this route, would it eliminate the $17 fee and the $6 fee? Or would there still be some type of fee?

 

[CK SatGuy]

It would eliminate both the $17 fee and the $6 fee, but there would be a $7 fee for the 2nd 211 so really, you would just save $16/month. Don't forget the one-time $40 fee to activate an EHD for the 211.

 

[mdavej]

If you go with a 722 and a 211, you're still stuck with the $6 DVR fee because of the 722. You need all 211's to avoid that. While OTA does give you a second tuner, if you're recording from a Sat channel, you can't watch another Sat channel at the same time, only an OTA channel. I personally find the 211 too limited as a primary DVR, so I'd pay the $6 and get a 722k as primary.

 

[glowrdr]

Sent you a PM in regards to a 211k