I just upgraded - you pay the $199.99 over the phone via Credit Card. Then the receiver is installed - mine went in this morning. It took some time but so far, so good. It looks to be a great receiver. They installed a dish 1000 (No more 61.5, 129 instead). I was told and a note was made that I could get a new switch for the old 61.5 slot if I am unhappy with the signal or the few missing Channels. Right now the Dish 1000 is getting 110, 119, and 129. 110 and 119 signals are over 100, 129 is around 75 (61.5 was over 100). I'll see what kind of rain fade I get if any.
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