HD Locals in Philly

[superhomey]

Anybody know when D* will implement the HD local channels in the Philly area?

[wipeout]

This month I think. Remember you need the MPEG4 equipment to receive those channels.

[superhomey]

Do you know if they send a notice or anything? I haven't heard anything and it's nearly impossible to get a human to answer their customer service line.

[JohnH]

Apparently ours launch today.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=48342

Are the dishes for sale as carryout items as well as the receivers?

[superhomey]

I just got off the phone with D*, they're going to switch the dish and receiver next Wednesday. I'll let you guys know how it goes. I can't wait to get more football in HD!!!

[luvdtv04]

Is the H20 MPEG4 equipment?

[JohnH]

Yes.

Manual PDF:
http://www.directv.com/learn/pdf/System_Manuals/DIRECTV/DIRECTV_H20_UG.pdf

[mocatering]

I'm getting my 5LNB Dish installed Tuesday. How do I get the $200 rebate for the H20?

[DB Cooper]

Are they going to do an even swap for our current HD receivers? Or are we going to have to buy new ones again :nono2: ? I am using 4 HD receivers and one HD Tivo, this could be very expensive :eek2: .

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

Are they going to do an even swap for our current HD receivers? Or are we going to have to buy new ones again :nono2: ? I am using 4 HD receivers and one HD Tivo, this could be very expensive :eek2: .

Here's a tip. Yes DIRECTV has begun requiring HD customers who are upgrading to the MPEG-2/4 system to turn in their existing MPEG-2 HD STB, just say no and buy your H20 from any authorized local or on-line authorized dealer, take your $200 rebate and just have DIRECTV upgrade your dish and switch. Upgrade this way and keep you existing HD STB.

-Robert

[wipeout]

Here's a tip. Yes DIRECTV has begun requiring HD customers who are upgrading to the MPEG-2/4 system to turn in their existing MPEG-2 HD STB, just say no and buy your H20 from any authorized local or on-line authorized dealer, take your $200 rebate and just have DIRECTV upgrade your dish and switch. Upgrade this way and keep you existing HD STB.

-Robert

What good is the existing box with MPEG4 compression?

[DB Cooper]

I was wondering the same thing, why would I want to keep the old boxes?

[greywolf]

Over the air reception is why I'd want to keep mine.

[DB Cooper]

The new boxes do have a tuner in them right? So, I just don't see the need to keep them. However, others are saying that they are able to keep them when upgraded anyway, so this might be a moot point.

[xnt]

Here's a tip. Yes DIRECTV has begun requiring HD customers who are upgrading to the MPEG-2/4 system to turn in their existing MPEG-2 HD STB, just say no and buy your H20 from any authorized local or on-line authorized dealer, take your $200 rebate and just have DIRECTV upgrade your dish and switch. Upgrade this way and keep you existing HD STB.

-Robert

This option is good for 1 receiver. In the Bay area, they want to charge $100 per a H10 receiver swap :mad: .

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

What good is the existing box with MPEG4 compression?

1. The more (up to 5 max.) HD receivers that are active on your account the more DIRECTV will upgrade for free.

2. Great back-up spare just in case your MPEG-2/4 HD receiver goes down, or if you add another HDTV.

3. See it on eBay.

4. Use the ATSC tuner for HD OTA.

-Robert

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

This option is good for 1 receiver. In the Bay area, they want to charge $100 per a H10 receiver swap :mad: .

One sure beats Zero and many folks only have one HDTV anyway.

-Robert

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

The new boxes do have a tuner in them right? So, I just don't see the need to keep them. However, others are saying that they are able to keep them when upgraded anyway, so this might be a moot point.

Might is not a moot point if it turns into giving up your beloved HD receiver.

-Robert