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On the older HR10-250 Tivo HD DVR from DirecTV - does anyone have info on the RF remote control setup? I have the newer RF backlit remote from DirecTV on another receiver, and I see there's an RF antenna port on the back of the HR10 - does anyone know if the same, newer RC64RB RF remote control...

Does anyone know of a DVR receiver make/model that can be used with DirecTV that can record DirecTV channels AND ota channels, in standard def? I have 3 HR20's and had an HR10, and they do the job very well, but I want a cheapo DVR in the RV that can record OTA. I know I can try to get the DNS...

Yes. As an example if your locals are channels 4, 6 and 10, after running the satellite setup and choosing "satellite & antenna" instead of "satellite only" or "antenna only", you'll see channels 4-1, 6-1, and 10-1 in your guide. Most local stations in major markets have more than one digital...

New HR20-700 came with the RC64R remote that does have RF capability - nice - no backlight though - wonder why my other two HR20-700's came with RC32's... thanks for all the input.

Thanks guys. Hmm I have 2 HR20's shipped direct from DirecTV, and both only came with an RC32 remote. Tomorrow I receive another HD DVR, as a replacement to a broken HR10, hoping it's the HR21 with an RF remote, will post.

Hi, does the DirecTV RF Remote Control come packaged with any DirecTV receivers, like the HR21 or H21? Placing orders for stuff, just want to know if I should go ahead and order the RF remote separately. Thanks!

I see. I'll search/post to another thread to find out where folks normally go to buy/own NEW equipment for decent prices, thanks!

Also, when you "buy" a receiver from Best Buy/Circuit City/CompUSA (aka Best City, USA), is that also considered a lease?

Great advice, thanks!

Cool, would I have to return a receiver after the 2 years, if I canceled then?

Ahhh the sky is clearing now. Thanks, makes sense. On the leases though, they always say I'm leasing stuff for 2 years - not sure what happens after the 2 years, if I have to return it or if I own it...

Mustang, did the buyer have to get a new card, and was your receiver still under lease? Do leases renew for EVERYTHING when you change something with D? Or is that just 2 years on the new thing purchased?

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I'm not necessarily looking to upgrade to HD, that was just an example. Right now I have 2 HR20's, 1 in living room and 1 in bedroom, but a standard def receiver in the kid's room. I just bought an R15 DVR on ebay for $36 shipped to replace that, so with the...

Hi all, I've bought used receivers in the past for DirecTV service, without really any problems getting them activated through DirecTV. I did have a problem once when I bought a tivo receiver on eBay, and apparently the guy I bought it from still had a balance on his account. I had to wait for...