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Retro
04-14-09, 01:32 PM
Does Directv make and newer HD DVR Receiver with an OTA hookup/tuner built in since the HR20-700 in now discontinued?

If not, is there any add on device i can install to the newer HD DVR Receivers to get OTA channels through it?

I'm doing this for my uncle, who has HD Receiver with no DVR, but needs something with OTA hookup/tuner built in..
smiddy
04-14-09, 01:33 PM
Does Directv make and newer HD DVR Receiver with an OTA hookup/tuner built in since the HR20-700 in now discontinued?

If not, is there any add on device i can install to the newer HD DVR Receivers to get OTA channels through it?

I'm doing this for my uncle, who has HD Receiver with no DVR, but needs something with OTA hookup/tuner built in..
There is no built in tuners, but there is an add on device, the AM21, you can get it directly from DirecTV.
harsh
04-14-09, 01:33 PM
No.
harsh
04-14-09, 01:35 PM
There is no built in tuners, but there is an add on device, the AM21, you can get it directly from DirecTV.The OP was very specific about wanting a built-in solution so I'm betting that the AM-21 is not on the table.
smiddy
04-14-09, 01:38 PM
The OP was very specific about wanting a built-in solution so I'm betting that the AM-21 is not on the table.
Hey harsh, re-read the second sentence. :)
wolfman730
04-14-09, 01:42 PM
The OP was very specific about wanting a built-in solution so I'm betting that the AM-21 is not on the table.



If not, is there any add on device i can install to the newer HD DVR Receivers to get OTA channels through it?

Wouldn't an AM-21 be considered an add on device?:confused:
smiddy
04-14-09, 01:44 PM
If not, is there any add on device i can install to the newer HD DVR Receivers to get OTA channels through it?

Wouldn't an AM-21 be considered an add on device?:confused:
It is...I use one myself, works great. :)
wolfman730
04-14-09, 01:46 PM
It is...I use one myself, works great. :)

Just kidding...I know it is.:lol:
waynebtx
04-14-09, 01:48 PM
No.

Yes there is..... The AM21 is an add-on to the HR2s for OTA. You need to read everything the OP typed .
LameLefty
04-14-09, 01:49 PM
It is...I use one myself, works great. :)

You know what? The AM21 is an "add-on device." I have one too and it does indeed "add-on" to both the HR21 and HR22 units I've had it connected to.

Isn't it amazing what one can notice when one actually spends more time looking to be helpful than the time spent looking to be . . . not. :)
hdtvfan0001
04-14-09, 01:58 PM
I have little to add on the AM21 that hasn't already been covered...except maybe that in reading the first post, it seemed pretty obvious the poster was looking at all options, both internal or add-on.

Here is the best thread including details (and photos) about the AM21:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=123012
LarryFlowers
04-14-09, 02:00 PM
I've never had any reason to need an OTA tuner, but I understand from all my friends that the AM21 would probably fit the OP's need perfectly!!
smiddy
04-14-09, 02:07 PM
Just kidding...I know it is.:lol:Oh, sorry, I missed the humor in that, now I'm !rolling, thanks! :lol:
Retro
04-14-09, 02:38 PM
Thanks for the help everyone except for the guy who lives up to his username!:rolleyes:
David MacLeod
04-14-09, 02:46 PM
Thanks for the help everyone except for the guy who lives up to his username!:rolleyes:
lol, thats harsh man :)
LameLefty
04-14-09, 03:08 PM
I have little to add on the AM21 that hasn't already been covered...except maybe that in reading the first post, it seemed pretty obvious the poster was looking at all options, both internal or add-on.

Here is the best thread including details (and photos) about the AM21:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=123012

My, how time flies. I almost forgot I was a field tester for it. ;)
harsh
04-14-09, 04:27 PM
My bad. I misinterpreted the question. I thought the OP wanted something to install into the HR21-3 (as opposed to install to).
Doug Brott
04-14-09, 04:42 PM
Folks .. Please :backtotop .. let's talk about the issue not each other .. Thanks.
David MacLeod
04-14-09, 05:42 PM
its not dvr but aren't they still giving out H20 receivers? those do scan iirc.
bobnielsen
04-14-09, 08:32 PM
its not dvr but aren't they still giving out H20 receivers? those do scan iirc.

If so, they will be refurbs (not that there is anything wrong with that).
AnnZ
04-14-09, 10:24 PM
I finally replaced my HR-10 TiVo on Saturday. The installer gave me a HR20-700, refurb of course. When I asked for a newer model, he said that was all he was sent! They are out there!
waynebtx
04-14-09, 10:32 PM
I finally replaced my HR-10 TiVo on Saturday. The installer gave me a HR20-700, refurb of course. When I asked for a newer model, he said that was all he was sent! They are out there!

The HR20 are still around buddy of mine just got two installed last week and they were new in the box not refub dont reminber the mfg date but they were in 07.