Tech Chat Schedule and Summary
The Dish Network User's Resource
Also see Charlie Chat Schedule and Summary
Schedule
Broadcast Times are Eastern Times (All broadcast on channel 101)
LIVE Broadcast: Usually the second Monday in February, May, August and November, though it does vary.
Replay schedule (dishnetwork.com)
Past Chats
February 9, 2009
- Headlines
- ViP922 sneak peek - SlingLoaded High-Def DVR
- Custom DVR Groups
- Ciel II Launch
- CES Awards and Quick Tour
- SlingGuide Demo - Internet DVR Scheduling
- SlingPlayer Mobile Demo
- Summaries
November 10, 2008
- Headlines
- Show returns to better old format
- DVR Conversion for 211/211k
- New Receivers: 722k, 222k
- 2-way Remote
- dtv pal DVR
- Cheyenne Uplink Center Tour
- Last MPEG-2 HD to go MPEG-4 Dec 1
- Sling Media Update
- Broadband Connection
- Summaries
August 11, 2008
- Headlines
- Show gets a new look, far less info
- E*11 Launch
- Olympics on ch 100 Mosaic
- Digital Transition Update
- Summaries
May 12, 2008
- Headlines
- AMC-14 Launch Failure
- 22 New HD Channels
- HD Viewing Tips
- PPV Limits Explained
- Household Key for EHD removes 3-swap limitation
- DTVPal
- Summaries
February 11, 2008
- Headlines
- CES Awards for EchoStar
- ViP612 DVR Launch
- Broadcast Digital Transition
- Archos Portable Media Players
- EHD to have more features and allow higher capacity in Spring software update
- Summaries
November 12, 2007
- Headlines
- EHD accessible to 622/722 TV2 user
- Online DVR Scheduling public BETA test program
- Ethernet connection gives access to additional PPV, future on-line scheduling, waives $5 no-phone fee
- Archos Portable Media Players 605 & 705 will work with 622/722 with a software plug-in, no more special PocketDISH “E” version
- Fix coming for sleeping Seagate EHD
- 211 to get add-on EHD DVR capability in early 2008, followed by the 222
- Rollout of NBR to the 50x line should be complete in early December
- Summaries
August 13, 2007
- Headlines
- ViP222 2-room HD/SD receiver
- ViP722 dual-tuner HD DVR, 350 SD or 55 HD hours user space
- 6 new HD channels: MHD, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Golf/VS
- 622/722 L441 software adds Group by Title, ethernet connection support
- External storage added for 622/722, $39.99 activation fee
- New signal strength meter
- Summaries
May 14, 2007
- Headlines
- Cinemax HD and 9 HD RSNs have been launched
- www.dishonline.com complements Dish Home content
- 622 DVR list will get title grouping and, later, custom folders
- HD Mapdown feature on MPEG4 receivers
- RaySat equipment for MobileDISH
- ViP222 coming around June or July
- Turn the 211 into a DVR by adding an external USB 2.0 HDD, later this year
- Ethernet on 622 to be activated for adding timers, VOD delivery
- WildBlue satellite internet, bundle billing with Dish
- Summaries
October 13, 2003
- Headlines
- Future receivers: 311, 510, 811, 921
- 301 to get full 2-day EPG
- SuperDISH announced for HD, locals, and international
- HD monitors available in bundles with 811 and 921 receivers
- 721 software update
- Dish Home: Fantasy Sports and Bloomberg Interactive
- Summary
July 14, 2003
- Headlines
- New interactive applications: Kidswise, Fantasy Football
- SuperDISH coming 4Q03. HDTV, locals on 105; international on 121
- HDNet, HDNet Movies coming this fall
- New HDTV receivers 811 and 921, features and prices
- 721 upgrade coming by end of August
- Summaries
Feb 10, 2003
- Headlines
- Slo-mo, frame-advance and sorted timers now on 501/508/721
- Model 921 HDTV PVR to be released this spring
- Compressed guide for faster retrieval to be launched 2/12
- Big-button EZ Remote available through dealers
- OpenTV application roll-out almost complete
- Detailed segment on plasma screen TVs
- DISHPlayer to get bug fixes, 9-day EEPG in March
Nov 12, 2002
- Headlines
- Slo-mo and frame-advance coming to 501/508/721 by Christmas
- 721 to get easier tuner swapping in Dec, OpenTV in 2Q03
- Wireless TV Transmitter demonstrated
- Cause of 301 outage found and fixed
- Model 921 HDTV PVR to be released 2Q03
- Changes planned to speed guide and program info
- Big-button EZ Remote available this Dec
- OpenTV applications continue to be rolled out
- Echostar-8 in service, using spot beams for locals
- HDTV PVR from JVC to be released late Fall
- Summary
Aug 12, 2002
- Headlines
- Interview with 721 design engineer
- PVR721 software upgrade coming in September
- PVR501/508 P165 software features
- Local channel re-mapping
- Model 6000 upgrade program for Model 5000 HDTV modulator users
- Big-button Easy Remote available this Fall
- OpenTV applications continue to be rolled out
- Echostar-8 to be launched Aug 20
- HDTV PVR from JVC to be released late Fall
- Summary
May 13, 2002
- Headlines
- New OpenTV features continue to roll out
- Spot beam satellite comes on-line
- Beta 721 dual-tuner receiver given away, prices set
- Summary
Feb 11, 2002
- Headlines
- PVR721 to be released in next couple months, won awards at CES
- New Dish Pro LNBs and swithches
- New OpenTV Dish Home applications being released
- 501/508 search feature coming in late spring
- Summary
Oct 8, 2001
- Headlines
- DISHPlayer fixes coming in October
- PVR721 will have larger 120GB drive
- CallerID coming to 301/501
- 501 to get 7-day guide, search capability
- Summary
Aug 6, 2001
- Headlines
- DishPVR 501 promotion: $199 for existing customers beginning Aug 13
- Summary of recent software upgrades to 501, 6000 and 8VSB
- DishPVR 721 preview, coming late 2001. Dual tuner, 80GB HD, broadband internet capable
- StarBand offers free upgrade to Model 360 replacement for Model 180
- CBS HDTV will be offered from 61.5 and 148
- OpenTV upgrade for 3800 & 4700 by year's end
- HBO has DD, DISH working to get the signal
- DishPVR 921 in development, HDTV version of 721
- Summary
Apr 9, 2001
- Headlines
- Introduction of DishPVR 501 with free DVR functions
- Introduction of DishPro 301 as new entry-level receiver with timers
- New UHF Upgrade Kit uses UHF-to-IR signal converter cone
- Model 6000's 691P software enables CallerID and fixes several problems
- HDTV will be on the 148° satellite by end of the quarter
- Spot beam satellites to be launched in late 2001 and early 2002
- OpenTV coming to Models 3800 and 4700 in late summer
- More aggressive stance against signal theft
- DISHPlayer is discontinued and marked down for closeout, gets free PTV
- Quad LNBF finally available in limited supply
- Dual tuner 721 expected in 3Q01
- New Customer Care application for OpenTV
- Summary
Oct 3, 2000
- Headlines
- Lifetime Movie Network added to AT100
- Echostar VI should be in full service at 119 by end of October
- OpenTV upgrade for 3800 & 4700 by year's end
- Previously free HBO & Showtime HD channels now require a subscription
- Volume difference between DD and PCM sountracks will remain
- StarBand will use external USB box, pricing to be announced Oct 26
- Tour of uplink center
- Several DP fixes can't be implemented until black screen problem is solved
- Model 6000 software upgrade and OTA module due out in November
- Big segment on OTA antenna selection
- DP ver 5468 fixes random EPG download among other things
- Quad LNBF should be out be end of year
- Summary
Jun 29, 2000
- Headlines
- Educational video: Satellite Orbit & Signal Path Issues
- Model 5400 DVD/Dish combo receiver announced (update: was never sold)
- 8VSB OTA tuner for Model 6000 to be available by late summer
- OpenTV upgrade for 3800 & 4700 being considered
- 5000 and DP now support cascaded switches
- Satellite launch plans, new Gilbert uplink facility
- Gilat (now Starband) beta tests look promising
- DISHPlayer bugs being tracked down
- 7100 to 7200 upgrade offer
- SW44 introduced, Model 4900 is shipping
- DD on some PPV's, on STARZ! in September
- Summary