How to get 2 receivers pro-installed? (new customer)

[smooth28la]

I bought two 508's receivers from one of the internet dealers at greatly reduced price under the RDISH promotion for new customers.

When I called up DISH to schedule for the professional install, I was told that the Pro Install Certificate given to me by the dealer only covers one receiver's install.

I went back to the dealer, who insists on their install code is good for 'up to 2 receivers"

Who's right? My install isn't scheduled for another week or so.

[Darkman]

do not know...i hope you figure something out..
but in worst case - it might cost you something - but if you d want it done - you might not have a choice

[HTguy]

The PIC (Professional Installation Certificate) that mail-order, internet & flea market retailers provide covers a standard installation of the Dish 500 antenna and one receiver.

Had you gone to a local retailer you would have been covered for a 2-rcvr install under the promo.

But you can probably get the installer who comes to hook up the other rcvr for $30-49 depending upon how hard it is to run the cable.

Of course, you can do it yourself for the cost of the materials once the dish is up.
;)

[Mike123abc]

I ran the cables for my recievers myself since I wanted it done in a certain way and I have a very difficult house (had to go from a second story attic to the basement then under a crawlspace to the rooms). It was not hard, just time consuming.

[DarrellP]

If you do it yourself, you might want to hook up the 2nd receiver to the installed cable and do your initial software downloads & switch tests so you know the machine is setup and ready to go. That way, if you have any problems you know where to look.

[Joel B]

FYI - Dish's standard install is for a "wall pop" or drilling through the wall to the outside to feed the cable to the TV. Any custom wiring or running cables between walls (called a wallfish) will cost you $59 per hour plus $30 per wallfish.

[jeffwtux]

The install is for 2 receivers, both receivers are included. If you require extra wiring that could be extra, but not simply because you want 2 receivers.