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GlennB
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Nov 27, 2015

Dish Network 211 Rcvr - Need a compatible hard drive?

Hi, In our 5th-wheel, I have a Dish Network 211Z Receiver, a Dish Tailgator that I connect a WD Elements portable Hard Drive to for recording/viewing recordings. In the past 2 or 3 years I have gone ...
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afrescopXx
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Nov 29, 2015
Dutch_12078 wrote:
We've been using a WD 2TB "MyBook" external HD with our 211K for the past 3 years with no problems so far. The drive is anchored in the TV cabinet with TV hold down straps.


X2. Dish recommends a portable hard drive with an external power supply. The My Books are very rugged. BTW: I have two Dish 211s in my RV. Dish charged $40 for the DVR activation that covered both receivers.

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