Purchasing new Disnetwork 6000U

[danielvo]

Does any one know where can I purchase a new Dishnetwork model 6000U ( module 8PSK included) on the internet ? Thank you.

[Mark Lamutt]

I'd check out www.dishdepot.com and user Pro-Com (Jason) online here first.

[DarrellP]

I've checked several online retailers and not one of them is offering the 6000 with the 8psk module. Who started this rumor and let's see some links to actual product please.

[Scott Greczkowski]

The 6000u is available, just call around, again I would check with ProCom or Dish Depot I bet they can find exactly what your looking for.

[Chris Blount]

I agree with Scott. I think it might be better to contact them directly by phone or e-mail to make sure you get the receiver you need.

[danielvo]

I did check with Dishdepot last week and they did have the 6000u in stock.

[brentp]

I just ordered one from DishDepot yesterday, and their website shows that the unit is a 6000 with the integrated 8psk (and optional 8vsb unit for the one I got).

I didn't call to verify, but I thought their site was very clear on what I was getting. Also, the e-Invoice shows the unit as ordered to include the 8psk unit. Hope this helps.

e-Invoice line item;
(1) 6000 Receiver, Remote, 8VSB Tuner and <font color=red>Factory Installed 8PSK Enhanced Adapter</font>

BTW - I just got an EMAIL that the unit has been shipped out so it was obviously in stock.

[Colin Tucker]

brentp, I think I'm in the same spot as you -- I want to upgrade to the 6000, but I'm a current customer, so no deals.

I've held back because of all the complaints about the noisy fan, and because of the complexity of adding another dish and thus a 3rd lnb (I did NOT install my dish 500 setup, for which my entire household is very grateful).

I sure would appreciate an update on your new 6000 and, even better, a rundown on your experience with wiring it in to your system. Thanks.

[brentp]

Colin, . . . yup, I think we were/are in the same situation. We recently got a 16:9 digital monitor, and after checking things out for HDTV, we decided to make the move now. We can get good DT reception from the Boston locals, and we feel there is a sufficient HDTV prime time programming content now for us. Many of our favorite shows are in HDTV (Alias, CSI, Sopranos, many comedies, HBO, SHO, etc). I can tell you that HDTV is GREAT!

Up until this upgrade, I've wired everything myself, . . . this one was a combination. The 3rd sat dish was to be installed by Dish due to a 'must carry' requirement in our area. An installer came out, and we agreed that if he upgraded my old 2 300 system to a twin 500 (which was suppose to be a charge) and set up the external SW21s for the 3rd LNBF hook up, I would finish it off by moving one of the old 300s to the new spot for 61.5. Long story, but it worked out best for me so that I could have things exactly the way I wanted them.

You may want to check out to see if you have any local channels on the wings that are 'must carry'. In our case, there were stations in the local channel block that showed up with a message that you could receive this station with an additional dish and to call them. If not, I am sure a local installer could give you a price. If you want to DIY, it is not that difficult, but there are a few things to know before you go forward. If you are going to do this, just ask and people will be happy to help.

Wiring it in to your receivers depends on your situation. I hada 2 receiver system (2 old 4000s) and was simply going to replace one of them with the 6000, . . . so wiring was simply unhook the old, hook up the new. Even though there are 3 LNBFs, you still should only have a single feed to each receiver after all the SWs and LNBFs are hooked up (in my case 2 total). If you are adding the receiver and not replacing another, it may force you to get a higher output LNBF setup (like a quad).

As for the 6000u, it came in very quickly from Dishdepot. It did have the 8psk unit factory installed. The 8vsb OTA module came separately, which installed easily. Total cost was a little over $600, but they do offer a trade in program if you want. The fan is somewhat noisy, but not overbearing. I have the unit in our media room. I can hear it when the TV is not on or low in volume. Sounds similar to a PC fan. Hate to say it, but you get use to it. I may work on this later, . . . some might put this in another room, which is a good idea, . . . I can't because I use the composite video output to the monitor and the cables needed would be way too long.

We did consider waiting for the new HDTV PVR to come out. I believe (my opinion) that this unit is being held back until the merger is finally settled to minimize exposure. Hence, I don't think it will be out for some time. Have also heard rumors that it might be expensive. Also considered a STB for OTA HDTV. That would have ended up over hald the cost of the 6000u with 8vsb, so we ended up going for the 6000u now so that we could also get HBO-HD and SHO-HD. We might have to upgrade in a year or 2, but at least we get to enjoy HDTV now.

Hope this helped!