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What do I need to know regarding DISH Network's New 2-Dish option?
What should be most important to you is that our 2-DISH option will allow you to obtain a wider selection and choice of programming. You will soon be able to purchase additional programming and services such as International programming, Network affiliates, data broadcasting, educational programming, religious and other specialized programming and data services.
  • LOCAL NETWORKS: Many Local Networks will be delivered via satellite just like any of our other channels. We will first begin offering this service in the Atlanta, New York City, Washington DC, Chicago and Baltimore areas with additional cities to be announced soon. Remember, you can ONLY get this local programming service with our exclusive 2-DISH offering!!
 We are the only satellite provider to offer you Local Networks via satellite. This "local" programming refers to your local networks ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX. If you are a subscriber, we will "transmit" these local news, weather and sports programming network affiliates to our satellite and then "beam" them back down to you in a digital format. No more ghosting, no more picture fade.
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Number 1 Instructions  

Benefits

CORE PROGRAMMING FROM SATELLITE 119:
which includes our basic packages, Premium Movie channels, DISH CD music channels, Sports Networks and International channels.

P L U S
OUR SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING FROM SATELLITE 61.5
which includes: Digital Local TV Channels
Data Services
International
Religious and
other Specialized programming

NOTE:
If you desire ONLY the specialized programming, you may install a single dish antenna system utilizing the signal from satellite 61.5 only. You will not receive any of the CORE programming.

Likewise, if you desire ONLY the core programming, you may install a single dish antenna system utilizing the signal from satellite 119 only. You will not receive any of the SPECIALIZED programming.

Accounts not subscribing to DISH PIX, America's Top 40SM or America's Top 60 CDSM will be assessed the $5/month access fee.
Number 2 Obtain azimuth and elevation coordinates here, or call the Orbit Communication  Service Department at 1-978-440-8899.
Number 3 Install and direct dish towards EchoStar III (61.5 W. Longitude) using the supplied coordinates of azimuth and elevation.
Number 4 Wire receiver to 61.5 only, with no switchbox in the loop.
Number 5 Tune receiver to transponder 2 using the "Point Dish" screen.
Number 6 Power off the receiver at the receiver power button and not the remote control and wait 5 minutes to ensure the software download has been received. Also wait until Green Light comes back on by it's self.
Number 7 Power on the receiver.
Number 8 Install switch between the dishes and the receiver.
Number 9 Select Main Menu using your remote. Select Multi-Dish Installation (#8).
Number 10 Select Check Switch and confirm proper installation (you will see confirmation on the screen).
Number 11 Test video by selecting channel 800.
Number 12 Should you encounter difficulties during this process, refer to your Second Dish Installation Manual, review the installation video, or call Tech Support.

Core Programming

Digital Local & Specialized Programming
  • Out Of Market Sports new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • STARZ!! new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • Encore new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • America's Top 40
  • America's Top 50CD
  • Movie Channels
  • Regional Sports Network
  • Pay Per View Events
  • Educational Programming
  • Data Services
  • NASA Channel
  • Dominion
  • TV-5 French new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • RFI (French Radio) new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • RTPI Portugo new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • LBC Arabic new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • ART Movies new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • TV Polonia new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • TV Japan new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • TV Asia (Indian) new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • ZEE TV (Indian) new_in.gif (1268 bytes)
  • ZDTVnew_in.gif (1268 bytes)

Get all the channels by purchasing a 2 Dish system!!

  • INTERNATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL: You Can now receive International Channels like TV5 (French Television), Antenna (Greek/Croatian Television) and many more channels from around the world. If you combine that with America's Top 60CD, than the 2 dish option is for you. Data services and educational programming like the NASA channel will also be available shortly on your 2nd Dish.
  • REMEMBER: You can still watch America's Top 60 CD and all of our other great programming packages on one satellite dish. However, for those of you who want specialized programming such as local networks, data services, International, religious or other specialized programming, then the 2-DISH option is available for your immediate use.  

In simple terms, it means you have two small 18" antenna's installed instead of one. The "ultimate" 2-DISH system will allow you to obtain more programming and more channels than any other satellite or cable company can offer. In space, we own three satellites and have more on the way. The 2-dish system and DISH Network's commitment to the future ensures the digital "bandwidth" is available to bring you the additional programs you want both today and in the future. 

These kits range from $99 to $249 (depending on multiple television use) and are easy to install. Professional installation of the purchased kit starts at $99.00.

Order your DISH NetworkSM Multi-Dish-Antenna System today!
Then install it yourself or call for a professional installation with Orbit Communication 1-800-57-ORBIT.
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