HR20 in SF Bay Area?

[pgtogo84bsxy]

I switched from Comcast Cable to DirecTV months ago, but have felt so-so about the whole deal for a number of reasons. But, I'm wondering if anyone has the HR20 in the San Francisco Bay Area? Because before I upgrade to this, I want to make sure that people are getting the local networks via satellite ok in HD and was wondering if anyone knew when Fox Sports Bay Area HD will be available? I did email Fox Sports and they told me that the HD feed is available as Comcast Cable has been using it, but doesn't know why DirecTV is taking their time.

I've been told so many different things from customer service reps that I'd like to hear from a fellow SF Bay HR20 user.

FYI.... in my opinion, HD feeds via Comcast are clearer than with DirecTV in my area. Maybe it's because of the Mpeg2 versus Mpeg4? I'll have to wait to upgrade to confirm.

[bigpuma]

Take a look at this thread (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=62184). It looks like some people have been getting the HR20 in the Bay Area.

[digibob]

I switched from Comcast Cable to DirecTV months ago, but have felt so-so about the whole deal for a number of reasons. But, I'm wondering if anyone has the HR20 in the San Francisco Bay Area? Because before I upgrade to this, I want to make sure that people are getting the local networks via satellite ok in HD and was wondering if anyone knew when Fox Sports Bay Area HD will be available? I did email Fox Sports and they told me that the HD feed is aGvailable as Comcast Cable has been using it, but doesn't know why DirecTV is taking their time.

I've been told so many different things from customer service reps that I'd like to hear from a fellow SF Bay HR20 user.

FYI.... in my opinion, HD feeds via Comcast are clearer than with DirecTV in my area. Maybe it's because of the Mpeg2 versus Mpeg4? I'll have to wait to upgrade to confirm.

I have had Direct TV H20 HD reciever for awhile now and I am enjoying Giants and A's games in HD on channel 96 FSN HD bay area. :D D* just started boradcasting FSN HD about a month ago. The four local networks I get all look fine except KTVU Fox is pixelized alot of the time. I believe this has been a ongoing problem. I hope the HR20 will look better. I am having my HR20 installed tomorrow afternoon.:hurah:

[pgtogo84bsxy]

I just called D* while I was reading this last reply and the lady I talked to said that I could buy the HR20 through Best Buy now, but that if I can wait until October, D* will honor the swap out of my current HR10. She said that she doesn't have the details as to whether or not I have to pay and after a long crazy work week, I didn't feel like arguing. Once you watch sports in HD, there's no way you'd want to go back to standard definition. I know I'll have to miss a few 49er and Raider games in HD, but if I can get Baron Davis driving to the hoop in HD, I'll be happier. :lol: