Which Dish Receiver

Art Davis wrote:
I have tried to go through the gauntlet of Dish TV's telephone "customer service." What a revolting experience!

I simply want to know which receiver I need to be able to record tv programs. Don't think I need a hopper, but simply a receiver that records.

Can anyone direct me to information about what is available and at what cost? Dish doesn't seem to want to tell me, only to sign up new customers.

Is there a forum or something similar that provides a "satellite tv 101" course?

Thanks.