[poppanostoppa]

Does anybody have the OTA from Directv? I am thinking of signing up and the only thing holding me back in getting my locals in HD. I currently get them in HD from my cable company but I want to drop them. I have tried a couple of small indoor antennas and have picked up one or two of the closer channels but can not get all of them. I was thinking of getting a Channel Master and mount it in my attic but was thinking I might just get the OTA from D*. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with their antenna and if it was worth anything. I know that my locals can be picked up from a small indoor antenna because family members are picking there's up that way, but I guess my location isn't as good as theirs. Thanks for the help and love the forum!

 

[solo1026]

Does anybody have the OTA from Directv? I am thinking of signing up and the only thing holding me back in getting my locals in HD. I currently get them in HD from my cable company but I want to drop them. I have tried a couple of small indoor antennas and have picked up one or two of the closer channels but can not get all of them. I was thinking of getting a Channel Master and mount it in my attic but was thinking I might just get the OTA from D*. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with their antenna and if it was worth anything. I know that my locals can be picked up from a small indoor antenna because family members are picking there's up that way, but I guess my location isn't as good as theirs. Thanks for the help and love the forum!

I hear it is late 2006 but some say early 2007.

I'm in Jacksonville, Florida and I'm waiting for DTV HD Locals or OTA.
I bet will come in early 2007

 

[litzdog911]

You'll be better off with a good Channel Master antenna than the wimpy antenna typically provided by DirecTV installers. Of course, a lot depends on where you're located relative to your local station transmitters. Check out these resources for antenna recommendations ....
http://www.antennaweb.org
"Local HDTV Reception Forum" at http://www.avsforum.com

 

[mikhu]

Technically OTA is available now with D*, but not on a current model DVR. The HD receiver (H20) uses OTA signals.

You may have HD locals available to you from D*. Look here to see if HD locals are available in your area.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=65321

 

[Blitz68]

You'll be better off with a good Channel Master antenna than the wimpy antenna typically provided by DirecTV installers. Of course, a lot depends on where you're located relative to your local station transmitters. Check out these resources for antenna recommendations ....
http://www.antennaweb.org
"Local HDTV Reception Forum" at http://www.avsforum.com

this is very true. They bring out a lame omni antenna. You would be better off with a coat hanger on your roof.

 

[solo1026]

Yes DTV does have Jacksonville locals but not HD. On DTV web site it says coming soon :lol: It been saying that for over a month now:nono2:

Well if by the end of the year we do not see Jax local I will get an out door antenna "I am using indoor antenna"

Thanks for your help Guys.

 

[poppanostoppa]

Thanks for the heads up guys. Lowe's has a few different models of channel masters, anybody used the stealth model?

 

[poppanostoppa]

Also on the D* list on when HD locals may be coming it says for Huntsville-Decatur, not yet. Is that better than not available?
Didn't know if that meant coming sooner or later?

 

[Blitz68]

Thanks for the heads up guys. Lowe's has a few different models of channel masters, anybody used the stealth model?

Not aware of that one but alot of people use the CM4228.