EXHIBIT 99.1

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SHARON M. ZACKFIA
ANALYST, MARKET LISTING QUALIFICATIONS

September 5, 1997

Mr. David K. Moskowitz
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Echostar Communications Corp.
90 Inverness Circle East
PO Box 6552
Englewood, CO 80155

Dear Mr. Moskowitz:

We have completed our review of the information you provided in your letter 
and submission dated August 23, 1997 regarding Echostar Communication 
Corporation's (the "Company") compliance with Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(3).  
Based on the facts provided and the Company's representations, we have 
determined that the Company will remain listed on the Nasdaq National Market.

When appropriate, we may consider the use of other measures in determining 
eligibility for continued inclusion.  As such, while the Company does not 
have a definitive, near term remedy for its net tangible asset deficiency, it 
has represented a compelling discussion regarding the nature of its 
non-compliance. However, we request that the Company provide us with prompt 
notification of any significant event that may cause a material change in the 
financial or operational character or market capitalization of the Company.  
This affords Nasdaq the opportunity to review the impact of the event on the 
Company's financial status.  In addition, please note that the Company will 
be subject to Nasdaq's new listing criteria February 23, 1998.

Nasdaq values its relationship with the Company and looks forward to our 
continued association.  If you have further questions, please do not hesitate 
to contact me at (202) 496-2602.

Sincerely,


/s/ SHARON M. ZACKFIA
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Sharon M. Zackfia