ViP622 L4.01 Update on Thursday (Again)

[DISH_NC]

Not sure that older receivers would have the Hardware support in their Power subsystems to support Dishcomm. Personally, I won't let it on my power lines since I expect it will interfere with my X-10 lighting control.

My 622 is plugged into a UPS which is plugged into a Noise Block. So much for Dishcomm

 

[BobMurdoch]

We can confidently confirm that there is a definite maybe for this week.....

 

[cosmo_kramer]

When I see these L4.01 threads I think of Bill Murray waking up at 6AM to the tune of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" on his alarm clock radio...

 

[ChetK]

Where can I read more about DishCOMM?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

DishCOMM is more commonly known as "HomePlug" technology.

Here is some information on how dish is going to use it, and screen shots of it in action.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=582574&postcount=9
http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost.php?p=584366&postcount=19

 

[Smith P.]

DBStalk accept your personal info for to be a one-time beta tester for the L4.01.

 

[mdonnelly]

DBStalk accept your personal info for to be a one-time beta tester for the L4.01.

That tells me that E* hasn't really decided if they're ready to release it.

 

[JrC]

Well I just got the same Tech Update that Tech Trainer did.

(Its a weekly DNS email sent out) and yes once again it IS scheduled.

If it makes it or not is anyone guess.

I paid for the whole seat but I am only using the edge, while I wait for this release.

 

[RandallA]

More info on the DBSTalk testing opportunity here:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=82935

"That tells me that E* hasn't really decided if they're ready to release it."

E* still wants to test this software update? You've got to be kidding me. What's so special about it?

"If you don't have the time this weekend to spend testing the software, please don't respond to this request."

So they aren't releasing the software this week?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

For what its worth I have just contacted Dish and they know nothing about it.

I just put in a call to Charlie about it.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Scott - Put in a good word about HD RSNs when you get Charlie on the line...

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I can't say anything, but I wish I knew about this earlier.

And thats all I can say about that. (Staff knows what I am talking about though)

I applied. Lets see if this is for real or not.

 

[csschrot]

So we go from it will be out on March 1st to we need dome more beta testers. Not sure what to believe. The only good thing about this is if they added a feature onto this release. I guess that would be a good thing for the delay otherwise it is just sad.

To bad I wouldn't be around this weekend to kick the wheels so I guess i will have to wait.

Just disappointing that DISH can't seem to get their act straight.

 

[RandallA]

Scott - Put in a good word about HD RSNs when you get Charlie on the line...

He couldn't get a hold of Charlie, he was busy watching Spring Training Baseball in HD.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Ok folks just heard from someone at Dish about this.

If you want in on the beta email markdl@dbstalk.com

Include the following information:

DBSTalk Username
Real Name
Email Address
Phone number on your Dish Network account
Receiver number (R00...)
Smartcard ID number (S00...)

I am told by Dish Network that YOU DO NOT need to be a DBSTalk member to get in on this, and in addition I was told that everyone who applies will get in on the beta as long as they get their info to him by 7am Eastern Time Tommorow.

Apply away.

 

[dishdude]

Does the DIshComm support require additional hardware? or will it just start working?

 

[Jim S.]

DishComm is like having a wireless phone jack built-in to the receiver. You need only hook up one phone line in the house to any receiver and all receivers will have dial tone through the AC lines.

What frequency does this operate on? As nice as this feature would be if I had multiple receivers, since I don't have multiple receivers I'm wondering whether it will interfere with any of my radio receivers.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Does the DIshComm support require additional hardware? or will it just start working?

From what I remember you need to enable it for it to work, its not turned on by default.

Also a lot of power strips will strip out the Dishcomm signal, so it will not work in all setups.

 

[db2]

Scott - Put in a good word about HD RSNs when you get Charlie on the line...

:haha lol :haha

 

[markdl]

Ok folks just heard from someone at Dish about this.

If you want in on the beta email markdl@dbstalk.com

Include the following information:

DBSTalk Username
Real Name
Email Address
Phone number on your Dish Network account
Receiver number (R00...)
Smartcard ID number (S00...)

I am told by Dish Network that YOU DO NOT need to be a DBSTalk member to get in on this, and in addition I was told that everyone who applies will get in on the beta as long as they get their info to him by 7am Eastern Time Tommorow.

Apply away.

Make that 6:00am EDT tomorrow if you want in on this. I'm turning in the list of names at 8:00am MDT tomorrow. And, if you don't have a DBSTalk username, your SatelliteGuys username will be fine. Heck, I'm even turning in Scott's name...