SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2007

ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

NEVADA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		0-26176 (Commission File Number)		88-0336997 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
9601 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO (Address of principal executive offices)				80112 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 723-1000

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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

The attached press release confirms that effective February 15, 2007, EchoStar Communications Corporation completed the previously announced optional redemption of all of its outstanding 5 ³/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2008.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits:

99.1		Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 5 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated February 16, 2007.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number		Description
99.1		Press Release “EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 5 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes” dated February 16, 2007.