X0201 4 2004-03-31 0001001082 ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP DISH 0000904548 ERGEN CHARLES W 9601 SOUTH MERIDIAN BOULEVARD ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 1 1 1 0 Chairman and CEO 0001138538 ERGEN CANTEY 9601 SOUTH MERIDIAN BOULEVARD ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 1 0 0 0 Class A Common Stock 2004-03-31 4 M 0 24000 6.60 A 543902 D Class A Common Stock 16800 I I Class A Common Stock 17994 I I Class A Common Stock 646 I I Class A Common Stock 110 I I Class A Common Stock 1523124 I I Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) 6.60 2004-03-31 4 M 0 24000 0 D 2004-04-01 Class A Common Stock 24000 0 D The 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 Corporation's 401(k) plan. The reporting person has voting power, but not dispositive and disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. The shares underlying the options vested at a rate of 20% per year, commencing on March 31, 2000. Charles W. Ergen 2004-04-09 Cantey Ergen 2004-04-09