VIP receiver installation

[oljim60]

Thanks. At least there is an option. The vip211k is such a self contained receiver with so many features, I am surprised that Dish did not continue with a newer receiver with the same functions. I have considered buying a spare vip211k as a backup in case mine crashes and I am unable to purchase one at that time. I remember back when the vip211k receiver came out and I got it as it had the HD and I had the option to add the HDD for $40 and no extra monthly fees. Later when our TV translators went to digital, I was able to use the OTA tuner.

The VIP OTA tuners are much better because you can add a new channel with out doing a full scan and a full scan does not remove saved channels from last scan

 

[boba]

Thanks. At least there is an option. The vip211k is such a self contained receiver with so many features, I am surprised that Dish did not continue with a newer receiver with the same functions. I have considered buying a spare vip211k as a backup in case mine crashes and I am unable to purchase one at that time. I remember back when the vip211k receiver came out and I got it as it had the HD and I had the option to add the HDD for $40 and no extra monthly fees. Later when our TV translators went to digital, I was able to use the OTA tuner.

I'm shopping ebay for bargins to upgrade my system. I've bought a Wally for less than $50, got a modulator for $10 and bidding on 3 used dual tuners under $40. Buy a little at a time and stretch out the cost and stretches out the retirement income..

 

[pattykay]

Wally also has Carbon User Interface (CUI) if you like 211K may drive you up a wall. Wally does not have a ch 3/4 output so you need a modulator. Hard drive for Wally is a minimum 500gb. Only has composite and HDMI outputs. It does come with 50.0 UHF remote and is less than 1/2 the size of a 211K, if Wifi is needed it plugs into usb or it can be hard wired.

I agree with everything else you said, but my Wally came with a 52.0 remote.

 

[boba]

I agree with everything else you said, but my Wally came with a 52.0 remote.

I need to correct my post I just looked and mine came with a 52.0 and I upgraded to a 40.0 and put the 52 away for future use.

 

[JSheridan]

We're still getting 4K Joeys packed with 40.0 remotes.

 

[mwdxer1]

"The VIP OTA tuners are much better because you can add a new channel with out doing a full scan and a full scan does not remove saved channels from last scan[/QUOTE].
Thanks again. Maybe Dish will come out with a new receiver that will work like the Vip 211k and yet have internet options. I think in the meantime I will stay with the 211k.

 

[HipKat]

We're still getting 4K Joeys packed with 40.0 remotes.

We had a bunch, too. It was just last week i started seeing 54 remotes in the box

 

[dare2be]

I think I should buy a 211k while they are still available in case my grandfathered DVR fee disappears.

 

[pattykay]

...I have considered buying a spare vip211k as a backup in case mine crashes and I am unable to purchase one at that time...

I think I should buy a 211k while they are still available in case my grandfathered DVR fee disappears.

I have some ViP211k's that I am no longer using. Send me a PM if you are interested.

 

[blatimer1983]

I heard Dish is going to stop connecting VIP receivers to new customers probably after first of the year (2018) unless it’s extended.

 

[DWS44]

I heard Dish ...

You really seem to have your finger on the pulse of aging Dish equipment.

 

[KAB]

You really seem to have your finger on the pulse of aging Dish equipment.

As my Mother used to say, "Strange".

 

[mwdxer1]

If that is the case, what if the person already has a vip211k in service and has a backup. I wonder if Dish would activate the backup 211k after 2018?

 

[dare2be]

If that is the case, what if the person already has a vip211k in service and has a backup. I wonder if Dish would activate the backup 211k after 2018?

Please read again. If what he is saying is true, VIP activations for NEW customers will cease in 2018. NEW customers.

 

[EchostarFan]

CHARLIE! End the Hoppin' drama, and extend the life of ViP receivers for goodness sake!

 

[navychop]

And extend MY life and health while you’re at it!

 

[boba]

If that is the case, what if the person already has a vip211k in service and has a backup. I wonder if Dish would activate the backup 211k after 2018?

In the past DISH has offered free upgrades on discontinued receivers that fail. Seeing 211 is the bottom of the receiver list that hopefully would be a reconditioned Wally. Options might be at your cost.

 

[pattykay]

I heard Dish is going to stop connecting VIP receivers to new customers probably after first of the year (2018) unless it’s extended.

Yes, but existing customers who activate a ViP receiver before then can continue to use it indefinitely, until ViP's are completely phased out, which may be many, many years away.

 

[navychop]

I suspect this time around, the ViPs may vanish quicker than the MPEG-2 units did. Maybe as quick as 3-5 years. Cost cutting on code base.

 

[pattykay]

I suspect this time around, the ViPs may vanish quicker than the MPEG-2 units did. Maybe as quick as 3-5 years. Cost cutting on code base.

3-5 would still be "many" years. Also, there are MPEG-2 (8PSK) units still in use now, unless you only meant to refer to the QPSK units.