EchoStar Communications

It seems that Sling Media is about to be acquired for the princely sum of approximately $380 Million. Dave Zatz is reporting that Echostar Communications Company, the people known for its Dish Network Satellite TV will be shelling out that amount for the company. Sling Media is the maker of the Slingbox and Slingplayer which allow you to placeshift your TV programming from your home across the internet to allow you to view that content anywhere there is an internet connection. Any time an innovative company like Sling Media is purchased by a larger media/distribution company there are concerns about the future path of ... Read Full Story

Installing the dishnetwork system yourself can be very frustrating if you do not know what dish you need, and once you figure that out what the skew and elevation is. When you overcome this obstacle you will need to understand the three different generations of Dishnetwork (Legacy,Dishpro,and Dishpro Plus), and how they can work together so you do not miss that ever important show you must watch. There are many factors to think of when putting this system together that most people do not even realize and usually never figure out. First you must know what cable is needed for the system. RG-6 is ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "EchoStar Communications". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story