Adding a Wing Dish?

peekobi · 08-15-2009, 10:26 AM

I live near Cincinnati, OH and have been a Dish customer for over 3.5 yrs now and I currently have the following equipment leased with DISH Network:

Dish 1000 satellite dish
HD DVR 622 (Single user HDTV)
Dish 322 (2 TV's)

I personally have purchased:
DVR 722 (Single user HDTV)
DP44 Switch

I also use an OTA which I must get my locals out of Dayton, because of living in a valley and can not pick up the Cinn locals OTA.

Question. I can now add a Wing Dish to my current set-up by signing another 2 yr contract with Dish (and get it free) or I can pay $60 and have a local installer add the wing with no contract. (This way I can get the Cincinnati locals in HD (on satellite 77) plus tape two HD programs at the same time. Can anyone comment on my pros and cons in doing it one way vs the other?

garys · 08-15-2009, 01:57 PM

Or, you buy a dish off e-bay with a DP single or DP dual lnb and set it up yourself. No contract and should run less money than $60.

Loves2Watch · 08-16-2009, 07:56 AM

I would have a local installer do it. They would be responsible for the alignment and integration which can be tricky.

lsilvest · 08-16-2009, 10:08 AM

With a contract, the most you are really risking is $240.00 since early termination is only charged at $10 a month (D* charges $12 and really doesn't want you to know that). What is the likelihood that you are going to quit within 2 yrs? Also, you might be able to get an even better package deal with a new contract. Too many people pass up good deals because of fear of a contract when in fact in most instances if you only complete 1 year you'll be way ahead.

peekobi · 08-16-2009, 06:46 PM

I'll call Dish and see what kind of a deal I can get.
Thanks

peekobi · 09-07-2009, 05:54 PM

Dish sent someone out to install the wing dish @ no cost with no new contract. I'm thrilled. I've been a customer for over 4 years now and will continue to do so!

Loves2Watch · 09-07-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peekobi

Dish sent someone out to install the wing dish @ no cost with no new contract. I'm thrilled. I've been a customer for over 4 years now and will continue to do so!

Glad to hear it worked out for you...

08-15-2009, 10:26 AM	#1
peekobi D. Wales Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfield, OH Age: 58 Posts: 123	Adding a Wing Dish? I live near Cincinnati, OH and have been a Dish customer for over 3.5 yrs now and I currently have the following equipment leased with DISH Network: Dish 1000 satellite dish HD DVR 622 (Single user HDTV) Dish 322 (2 TV's) I personally have purchased: DVR 722 (Single user HDTV) DP44 Switch I also use an OTA which I must get my locals out of Dayton, because of living in a valley and can not pick up the Cinn locals OTA. Question. I can now add a Wing Dish to my current set-up by signing another 2 yr contract with Dish (and get it free) or I can pay $60 and have a local installer add the wing with no contract. (This way I can get the Cincinnati locals in HD (on satellite 77) plus tape two HD programs at the same time. Can anyone comment on my pros and cons in doing it one way vs the other? __________________ AV Reciever – OnkyoTX-R603X Dish VIP 622 DVR HD DVD Player Toshiba HD A-3 HDTV- Toshiba 34HFX83 Toshiba BPX2000 Blu Ray Dish 722 DVR Toshiba Regza 26LV47 Center - polkaudio CS245I Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's Sides -- polkaudio RT35's Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

08-16-2009, 07:56 AM	#3
Loves2Watch Ohmmmmmm Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 16,553	I would have a local installer do it. They would be responsible for the alignment and integration which can be tricky. __________________ Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's or Blu-ray players. Main HT Room - Panasonic PT-AE4000U, Draper Premier 119" 16:9 Projector Screen, Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

08-16-2009, 06:46 PM	#5
peekobi D. Wales Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfield, OH Age: 58 Posts: 123	I'll call Dish and see what kind of a deal I can get. Thanks __________________ AV Reciever – OnkyoTX-R603X Dish VIP 622 DVR HD DVD Player Toshiba HD A-3 HDTV- Toshiba 34HFX83 Toshiba BPX2000 Blu Ray Dish 722 DVR Toshiba Regza 26LV47 Center - polkaudio CS245I Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's Sides -- polkaudio RT35's Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

09-07-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
peekobi D. Wales Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfield, OH Age: 58 Posts: 123	Dish sent someone out to install the wing dish @ no cost with no new contract. I'm thrilled. I've been a customer for over 4 years now and will continue to do so! __________________ AV Reciever – OnkyoTX-R603X Dish VIP 622 DVR HD DVD Player Toshiba HD A-3 HDTV- Toshiba 34HFX83 Toshiba BPX2000 Blu Ray Dish 722 DVR Toshiba Regza 26LV47 Center - polkaudio CS245I Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's Sides -- polkaudio RT35's Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

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08-15-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
garys High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greentown, PA Age: 53 Posts: 1,523	Or, you buy a dish off e-bay with a DP single or DP dual lnb and set it up yourself. No contract and should run less money than $60.

08-16-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
lsilvest High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 174	With a contract, the most you are really risking is $240.00 since early termination is only charged at $10 a month (D* charges $12 and really doesn't want you to know that). What is the likelihood that you are going to quit within 2 yrs? Also, you might be able to get an even better package deal with a new contract. Too many people pass up good deals because of fear of a contract when in fact in most instances if you only complete 1 year you'll be way ahead.