Why are some HD channels in the 70's and again on higher #'s?

[Woochifer]

That is correct, and they are being phased out

DTV has a channel screen indicating that the MPEG-2 feeds for Showtime, HDNet Movies, and Universal HD are getting phased out first. That same info screen says that current HD customers might be eligible for a free dish/receiver upgrade.

[cktb2793]

Cool ........ thanks everybody. I had DTV up till 3 years ago when I switched to cable for Howard Stern on demand. Wasn't worth it ......... cable sucks.

Glad to be back and love it!!!!! ! have 3 HD DVRS, and 2 SD DVR's for almost $100 month LESS than cable with the same # of boxes and way more HD channles.

[mtthyme]

I get programing in the lower numbers, but not in the higher ones. I called DirecTv and was told it is nothing to worry about, but I am concerned. If I cannot get Showtime, etc. MPEG 4 now will I be able to get Showtime, etc. after the switch in February?
Mtthyme

[rad]

I get programing in the lower numbers, but not in the higher ones. I called DirecTv and was told it is nothing to worry about, but I am concerned. If I cannot get Showtime, etc. MPEG 4 now will I be able to get Showtime, etc. after the switch in February?
Mtthyme

You don't mention what hardware you have. You need to have one of the newer HD receivers, the H2Xs non-DVR's or the HR2X HD DVR's and the KaKu band dish. If you don't have those then you need to upgrade in order to continue to receive HD programming.

[mtthyme]

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I have three HDR 20 receivers and an antenna installed by DirecTV last year to receive local channels. I do not know for certain that my dish is KaKu band. How do I tell? When I called D* I was told I had the proper equipment, but I can't find dish information on my account information on their web page.

[rad]

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I have three HDR 20 receivers and an antenna installed by DirecTV last year to receive local channels. I do not know for certain that my dish is KaKu band. How do I tell? When I called D* I was told I had the proper equipment, but I can't find dish information on my account information on their web page.

OK, you've got the correct receivers, your dish needs to be a Slimline, looks like the one at
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Can you be a bit clearer on what higher number channels you can't receive. If it's just the higher number channels for the 70's that are mirrored on MPEG4 like HBO at 501 and TNT at 245 then you should check your signal readings for the 99(c) satellite, they should be at least in the 70's with upper 80's lower 90's as preferred readings. If they aren't you might need to have your dish aligned better.