OFF-AIR Antenna

[Ely]

Hi guys, the installer came today and installed an HR24-500 DVR, however once he was ready to install the device he tells me that this device does not have an OFF-Antenna input (Which I very clearly told the rep. on the phone that I needed when ordering) so now I cant integrate the over the air channels on the DirecTV guide, what are my options? has DirecTV discontinued OFF-AIR input on all new receivers or they still have some that do?

I remember a while ago, they used to have a device specifically designed to get the over the air channels and this device that looked like a very thin HD Receiver would then connect to your DVR or regular receiver etc, are these still in production? what' their model number?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[raoul5788]

The only dvr with an ota tuner in it is the HR20. You need an AM21 ota tuner. Call Directv and tell them your needs. They may send you one free. They aren't being made anymore but are available on eBay. Here is an auction for a used one. http://cgi.ebay.com/Directv-AM21-Of...500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb7ea16c

 

[dfecarter]

I found a pair on EBAY a year ago for a total of $55.00...

 

[Ely]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your help, I'll call DirecTV see if they send me one, otherwise I'll order one of these.

 

[stonecold]

AM21N replace the am21 and are now comming back in stock

 

[Ely]

Stonecold thanks, how can I order of the AM21Ns? are they already available?

 

[jcrandall]

Stonecold thanks, how can I order of the AM21Ns? are they already available?

Yes available, same process to order. Nearly no difference between AM21 & AM21N

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your help, I'll call DirecTV see if they send me one, otherwise I'll order one of these.

DIRECTV AM21 Off-Air Dual Tuner for the HR21/PRO HR22 HR23 H24 and HR24(AM21) from Solid Signal

Available and IN STOCK according to the website.

 

[Mr Tony]

log into your account and under equipment then accessories you can order it from Directv

 

[Jimbo]

log into your account and under equipment then accessories you can order it from Directv

In MY case, tehy would not allow me to order it from them as long as they had my locals available on the Sat system.

Which I think is a crock of you know what, but thats OK, if they don't want the money, I'll buy elsewhere.

 

[Mr Tony]

seriously? I went on and ordered mine with no issues this past summer
D* has almost all my locals in HD yet I could still order it

 

[Jimbo]

seriously? I went on and ordered mine with no issues this past summer
D* has almost all my locals in HD yet I could still order it

Thats what they told me, they said it wasn't in thier database for me to order because they were available thru D*.

So, I called Solid Signal and had them the next day, they are only about 60 miles away.

 

[spokybob]

Last summer, CSR did not know anything about an OTA tuner. Stonecold told me what to order. DUH. Then they had it. It cost me $50.
I wish I would have ordered 2 units.

 

[Jimbo]

Last summer, CSR did not know anything about an OTA tuner. Stonecold told me what to order. DUH. Then they had it. It cost me $50.
I wish I would have ordered 2 units.

StoneCold and I discussed this as well and they STILL coulnd'nt find it in their system.

 

[Mr Tony]

log into account
click on equipment
there is an "accessories" tab
only option it shows for me is AM21 off air tuner for $50

 

[gcd0865]

DirecTV has them in stock. I ordered one last night, and the website says it has shipped already.

 

[Jimbo]

DirecTV has them in stock. I ordered one last night, and the website says it has shipped already.

What did it cost you ?
Just curious...
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[HiDefRev]

I just run the cable from my OTA antenna to the F connector ( antenna input ) on my HDTV. No muss, no fuss. And it is a great addition when I have rain fade.

 

[oldford]

What did it cost you ?
Just curious...
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The one I posted in classified can be yours for $45 shipped!

 

[Jimbo]

log into account
click on equipment
there is an "accessories" tab
only option it shows for me is AM21 off air tuner for $50

Interesting, this didn't use to be available to me, at least when I NEEDED one !