Mail Stop 3561 January 19, 2006 Via U.S. Mail and Fax (303-723-2299) Mr. David J. Rayner Chief Financial Officer EchoStar DBS Corporation 9601 South Meridian Boulevard Englewood, CO 80112 RE: EchoStar DBS Corporation Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 Filed March 31, 2005 Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005 File No. 333-31929 Dear Mr. Rayner: We have completed our review of your Form 10-K and related filings and do not, at this time, have any further comments. Sincerely, Larry Spirgel Assistant Director ?? ?? ?? ?? Mr. Robin N. Dickson Harmonic Inc. Page 1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE