New or Old receiver
The 811 will get HD, but only the mpeg 2 channels. The 9.99 hd pack for current subs still works but new subs must get an hd pack and a vip( 211 or 622) receiver to get hd. I just upgraded from 2 811's to a 622 and I am keeping an 811 for an extra room. It will get the old...