Welcome Pack - includes local HD?
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I read here that Dish was having satellite problems and moved channels around. You might try doing a switch test and get it to re-download the guide...
For Hoppers, from the Diagnostics menu select Status then click on Check Status. Read the Status Check Warning popup #504, select Yes or No.
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Nope, sorry, that was procedures for Hopper. I will edit my post. Thanks
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My situation is that we had a SD receiver replaced with HD receiver (722k). The picture was much better than before but when checking the program guide I noticed that only a handful of channels had the HD logo but majority of the channels did not. Also during the swap the installer only changed out the receiver and programmed it — he did not adjust the satellite position. Does this sound right? Shouldn’t I get HD with the welcome pack?
I saw that, but didn't know to interpret it that way. Does anyone have any additional information about these problems?
There isn’t a different satellite position for HD channels, usually. You haven’t told us enough about your particular circumstance except that you upgraded an SD receiver to a 722. It would help to know which arc you are on and which dish you have. You can get this information from doing the check switch.
The core channels that you get, are they only coming in SD? Even when the guide is set to ALL CHANNELS? What satellite orbitals are you seeing in the switch matrix after you run the Checkswitch Test?
It sounds like you have a Dish 500 which was fine for SD but for HD you need a Dish 1000.2, which the installer should have upgraded you to. If you still have a Dish 500 you should call Dish and tell them you need your dish upgraded.
Hi, the dish satellite I have says ‘Dish HD’, I get some HD channels but I don’t get HD locals like CBS, FOX, NBC , etc. I will post result of check switch when I get a chance.
What market do you live in? I believe there are still a few markets that do not have locals in HD...
So you have an international dish that gets 110, 119 and 118. In order to get the HD channels you need to get 129. If you still subscribe to international channels you will need a Dish 1000+. If you don't still sub to international channels then you will need a western arc Dish 1000.2. You'll also need to have a line of sight view to the 129 satellite which is lower and to the right of the others.
This s all if your HD locals are on the 129 satellite. If they're on the eastern arc then this will be a completely different story.
So you have an international dish that gets 110, 119 and 118. In order to get the HD channels you need to get 129. If you still subscribe to international channels you will need a Dish 1000+. If you don't still sub to international channels then you will need a western arc Dish 1000.2. You'll also need to have a line of sight view to the 129 satellite which is lower and to the right of the others.
This s all if your HD locals are on the 129 satellite. If they're on the eastern arc then this will be a completely different story.
Yes I am subscribed to welcome package + an international package. So do I need to get a dish 1000+? I am located in Charlotte NC .
