Should I use 811 or 301 with analog TV ?

[JimMcC]

Is there any benefit using the 811 with an analog 32" TV with component inputs? Or should I use the standard 301 receiver? Thanks.

 

[KE4EST]

nope the 811 is HD it would work in SD mode but no benefits

 

[n0qcu]

Using an 811 will allow you to watch your local OTA digital stations so that would be a benefit.

 

[JimMcC]

Thanks guys.

I forgot about the OTA benefit. I don't think the 301 has an input for an OTA antenna.

 

[snowcat]

An 811 will also let you see the HD satellite channels, such as Discovery and ESPNHD (assuming you buy the HD pack).

 

[Derwin0]

The 811 will also mix stations from a neighboring DMA into your guide with the Dish Locals.
I use it to mix the Baltimore and Harrisburg stations into my guide with my Dish Supplied Atanta locals.

Baltimore's PBS station (Maryland Public Broadcasting) has PBS Kids as a digital sub-station which Dish Network does not carry.