X0201 42003-12-17 0001001082 ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP DISH 0000904548 ERGEN CHARLES W 9601 South Meridian BoulevardEnglewood, CO801121110Chairman and CEO 0001138538 ERGEN CANTEY 9601 SOUTH MERIDIAN BOULEVARD ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 1000Class A Common Stock2003-12-175G035000D592902DClass A Common Stock2003-12-265G0730000D519902DClass A Common Stock16800IIClass A Common Stock17998IIClass A Common Stock646IIClass A Common Stock110IIClass A Common Stock1715334IIThe shares are held as custodian for the reporting persons' minor children. By 401(k).Held by Ms. Cantey Ergen in 401(k).Held by Ms. Cantey Ergen.As trustee for EchoStar Communications Corporations 401(k) plan. The reporting person has voting power, but not dispositive and disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. Mr. Charles W. Ergen2004-01-09Ms. Cantey Ergen2004-01-07