From Dish Network Facts Blast Today:

[Slamminc11]

For those of you who are retailers:

There will be a Special Retailer Chat on Channel 999 at 12PM ET, July 24th. Please tune in for important information from DISH Network.

[Slamminc11]

From what I am hearing from a friend of mine, it will have to do with Distant Locals

[Darkman]

I think your source(s) wrong.. - There is NO special chat .. currently anyhow .. and it's 12:20 PM already, July 24, 2006 :)

[JohnH]

Headline elsewhere says moved to Tuesday.

[Darkman]

OK .. cool :)

Ya.. EPG info, is reportedly, supports that fact..

Tue, July 25, 12 NOON Eastern time..

[Slamminc11]

I think your source(s) wrong.. - There is NO special chat .. currently anyhow .. and it's 12:20 PM already, July 24, 2006 :)

Actually the source was correct at the time it was reported, date was changed late this weekend.

[jacag04]

how often do they have these retailer chats?

[Darkman]

on an average about once a month... jacag04.. or so :)

Slamminc11 - OK then... ;)

[Slamminc11]

the rumor I am hearing now is the the special retailer chat has been postponed until further notice.

[jacag04]

is there an official source to check out for when they do have the chat?

[Slamminc11]

Next official one is August 16th at Noon eastern. As far as this "special chat" goes it will just depend on when they decide they have something to announce