I just got a New RF remote from DirecTV today. I have a HR24NC-500 box. Is this box RF ready? I can't seem to get the two to work in RF. Any Ideas? Thanks

I have been becoming more frustrated with D* recently after 15 years of loyalty and am now interested in moving to E* and get their new Vip922 HDDVR. However, I have space for only one dish. My question is with one dish can I get all of the HD channels? Locals would be good but not a show...