ADVISORY/Dish Network Press Event.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (March 9)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:   EchoStar Communications Corporation will hold a conference
        event today inviting members of the media to tune in to
        today's live "Charlie Chat" broadcast, which airs on DISH
        Network's channel 101. EchoStar's Chairman and CEO, Charles
        Ergen, will host the call and broadcast. A live conference
        call in listen-only mode is available.

WHEN:   Tuesday, March 9, 2004
        5:00 p.m. (MT)

WHERE:  DISH Network's Channel 101
        Conference Call

HOW:    Tune into DISH Network's Channel 101
        Call into today's conference call at 800-616-6729. Please
        reference: CBS Takedown Call

        No replay will be available

WHO:    EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves
        over 9 million satellite TV customers through its DISH
        Network(TM), and is a leading U.S. provider of advanced
        digital television services. DISH Network's services include
        hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV,
        sports and international programming, together with
        professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH
        Network is the leader in the sale of digital video recorders
        (DVRs). Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com
        or call 800-333-DISH (3474).