If you're a Dish Network subscriber or are interested in becoming one, the company announced a new DVR package that might interest you.
Effective February 1st, they'll be offering a new plan called the DishDVR Advantage Package to new and current subscribers.
For a reasonable cost of $49.99, customers will recieve 200 stations with local channels, a dual-tuner standard definition receiver, and an 18 month home protection plan (tech support, free equipment replacement, free installation upon moving, etc).
Those craving High Definition programming can also get in on the act. For an addtional $20, customers will get a VIP622 DVR and 30 HD channels along with local HD channels where available.
This is a great deal for current customers looking to upgrade their existing packages but it's much sweeter for new customers who will be able to realize an additional $100 in savings for the standard definition option or $200 in savings for the HD option via a mail-in redemption form.
The savings are spread out so you're effectively paying $39.99 or $49.99 for the respective plans during the first 10 months of your service. Before the discount consumers will save approximately 7% compared to purchasing all these items a la carte.
1. No ABC on dish network in QUINCY ILLINOIS.
and ktvo channel 3 in Kirksville MO. isn't issuing any waivers,so you have to request a signal test as required by the fcc, by the satellite company and agreed upon by the network station, or by a third party arrl as designated by the FCC.
a copy of the ktvo waiver denial I received;
At this time KTVO is not issuing any waivers. We are in negotiations
with both Direct TV and Dish Network, to have our KTVO signal placed
on their systems. We have offered our signal to these providers free
of charge and after 6 years they still have not placed us on their
lineup. If you have recently lost your ABC distant signal this is due
to a federal court ruling due to violations by Dish Network. KTVO had
nothing to do with this. It is only fair that satellite providers
follow the same rules that cable systems must follow, and providing
access to all local signals is a federal law. If you are in an area
that you can not receive KTVO, then ask your provider why KTVO is even
being involved. We provide you local news, weather, and emergency
alerts. If you are watching a distant signal you may me in harms way
and not ever know. Pleas help us and contact your Congressman or
Senator and tell them you have rights and local TV is your right. Your
waiver request has been put on file and when the providers allow the
KTVO signal on their systems then you will be processed to receive our
ABC signal.
John Wise
Chief Engineer/Director of Operations
KTVO Television Kirksville, Mo.
jwise@ktvo.com
660-626-5818
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http://www.fcc.gov/mb/shva/shviafac.html
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from the above fac;
12. What happens if the request for a waiver is denied?
A: The SHVIA provides that if the local network TV station(s) denies the request for a waiver, the subscriber may submit a request to the satellite company to have a signal strength test performed at the subscriber’s location to determine whether the subscriber’s signal is at least Grade B intensity. The satellite company and the local network TV station(s) that denied the waiver will then select a qualified and independent person to conduct the signal test. SHVIA requires that the test be performed no more than 30 days after the subscriber submits the request to the satellite provider. If the test reveals that the subscriber does not receive at least a Grade B signal of the local network TV station, the subscriber may receive the signal of a distant TV station that is affiliated with that network.
13. Suppose the satellite company and the TV station do not agree on the person to conduct the signal strength test?
A: In the event that a satellite company and the TV station are unable to agree, SHVIA requires that the FCC designate an independent and neutral entity to select the person or organization to conduct the test. On May 26, 2000, the FCC issued a Report and Order, FCC 00-185, which designated the American Radio Relay League ("ARRL") as the independent and neutral entity for this purpose. The satellite provider and the TV station are supposed to work with the ARRL to select the person or organization that will conduct the signal strength test. The ARRL cannot designate the person or organization to conduct the test in response to a request from a consumer.
14. Who pays for the signal strength test?
A: SHVIA states that unless the satellite company and the TV station agree otherwise, either the TV station or the satellite company will pay the expense of the test. If the test shows that the satellite subscriber is able to receive a signal of at least Grade B, the satellite company will pay for the test. If the test reveals that the satellite subscriber cannot receive a Grade B signal, the TV station will pay for the test.
I requested this signal test as of january 9nth ,2007
and have sent copies to dish network /echostar, all american direct, ktvo, and the fcc. and many media outlets including MSNBC,CBS,ABC, PVRWIRE,The Quincy Herald Whig, and Fox news.
Posted at 1:23AM on Jan 10th 2007 by Brian Winking