Tag Archives: DTVPal

Dish Network DTVPal DVR Due This Month

Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by MegaZone

In a larger article in TWICE about the Community Broadcasters Association (CBA) joining with Dish Network to promote their digital-to-analog converter boxes was a little nugget I found interesting. Dish Network is selling several converter boxes — the TR-40 CRA, … Continue reading →

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Get The DISH Network DTVPalTR-40 CRA Digital Converter Box, Free With Coupon

Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 by MegaZone

Back at CES, EchoStar announced the TR-40 ATSC digital converter with an expected MSRP of $39.99. That would make it free after the $40 government coupon. Then it appeared to be rebranded as the DISH Network DTVPal, which launched with … Continue reading →

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EchoStar Signs tru2way Host Device License Agreement With CableLabs

Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 by MegaZone

EchoStar Monday announced that they’ve signed a tru2way Host Device License Agreement with CableLabs, which allows them to implement devices using CableCARD and OCAP/tru2way. This may seem odd at first, since EchoStar is often conflated with DISH Network, but remember … Continue reading →

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Dish Network DTVPal Now Available – For $59.99

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 by MegaZone

The Dish Network DTVPal digital-to-analog converter is now available from the official website. When it was first announced as the TR40 back at CES the price target was given as $39.99, the value of the government coupons, which would’ve made … Continue reading →

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Win A Dish Network DTVPal

Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 by MegaZone

If you’re reading this blog you’re probably not a person still using an antenna with an analog-only TV or receiver who will be in need of a converted box come February, 2009. But perhaps you know some poor benighted individual … Continue reading →

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