Does a 622 require DPP equipment?

[mr_speeed]

Hey Gang,

Sorry for such a basic question. I am sure that it has been covered many times however I am constrained on time and can not do the search.

I have 2 six foot dishes with one DP LNB each (one for 110 and one for 119). These feed to a DP34 which I use for my 921 and 508. Rumor has it that 622's can be purchased. If I buy a 622 would I need to replace the LNB and switch with DPP components in order to use it?

FYI I would not be too concerned with a separator as I already have 3 lines into my place.

FYI I will likely add the 61.5 bird (either with another dish or some other arrangement with my 2 existing 6 footers) but that would be it thus only 3 orbital location.

Thanks.

[JohnPgh24]

no, you can use it with dishpro... if you go with the 61.5 dish for your high def you will not get your locals in hd if/when their available..
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cant use a dpp seperator though but you said you didnt care..

[harsh]

These feed to a DP34 which I use for my 921 and 508. Rumor has it that 622's can be purchased. If I buy a 622 would I need to replace the LNB and switch with DPP components in order to use it?You could add another DP34 if you're not replacing one of the existing receivers.

If you're willing to lease the ViP622, Dish will give you everything including the installation for a $199 lease upgrade fee minus 10 monthly $10 credits. You would likely score a DPP44 switch out of the deal if you're not giving up the 921. The monthly cost is the same whether you lease or purchase unless you subscribe to the DHPP maintenance plan to protect your owned equipment in which case owning costs more (again).

Do it your way and you're on the hook for the $499 ViP622, a 61.5 dish, LNBF w/mount, switch and installation. Dish Network (and DirecTV) are doing their very best to make those who buy equipment pay through the nose for the pleasure.

[harsh]

no, you can use it with dishpro... if you go with the 61.5 dish for your high def you will not get your locals in hd if/when their available..Actually, depending on where "Down South" is, his locals may be on 110 or 61.5 as it is.

[James Long]

Considering he's using individual six foot dishes, I'd say he's further south than the border agents.

And that raises the question of HD. Neither 129° or 61.5° HD has a good footprint too far off the continental US. If you want HD (Vooms and newer channels) you may not be able to get them.

[mr_speeed]

John, thanks for the confirmation.

[mr_speeed]

Harsh, good suggestion on the additional DP34 however I will probably just get rid of the 508 which has been acting up lately and the 921 is running fine (who would have ever thought the 508 would be wonky and the 921 ok?). Therefore one DP34 will be just fine. Thanks for your suggestions on the cost analysis.

[mr_speeed]

James you are one smart cookie. The move to the 622 is to get the HD Locals which I believe are on 61.5 according to my subscription. I have been told the footprint for 61.5 is pretty week however the alternative (which is nothing) is not very inviting.

[James Long]

The satellite E* is using for HD at 61.5° (Rainbow 1/Echostar 12) is simply not designed to leave the US. There are two satellites at 61.5° - the old one (Echostar 3) has a bigger footprint but they don't use that one for HD.

Take a look at http://ekb.dbstalk.com/61-5list.htm
Anything on E*12 will be darn near impossible to get.
(All Network HD, Voom channels and Universal HD.)

[mr_speeed]

James, thanks for the link. I did not know there was a E3 and an E12 all at the same orbital position. I do know that 61.5 is available and the local distributors do offer the Voom channels however it is apparent that I will need to look into this further and perhaps look as signal strength of current 61.5 users in my area. Thanks again for your insight.