Any HD broadcast without"DISHHD"pack?

[russod]

Newbe here. With owning a HD tv and selecting all DISH HD options except "DISHHD" package can I expect any HD broadcast with the Top 200 channel lineup? .Thanks in advance...Don

 

[BFG]

no

 

[Peter Parker]

What other HD options are there?

 

[Yes616]

What other HD options are there?

You will probably get the demo channel (9443). Maybe the PPV channel (9467) when you purchase a show or movie but thats it.

The HD add on package is $20 per month. You must have a ViP receiver to get the channels turned on.

 

[gdarwin]

You will probably get the demo channel (9443).

Only if you are looking at 61.5.

 

[sprintcarcrazy]

Yep, if you don't want to pay the 20 bucks, then use the TV's Internal digital tuner or an external digital tuner to receive you OTA locals in HD for free. If you are close enough to receive them.

 

[GweeDo767]

Everyone speaks of this demo channel...I wish they would put it on 129 so I could see those darn fish

 

[TNGTony]

HBO HD, Showtime HD and Starz HD are part of their respective movie packages, but you do have to pay an HD (because we can) enabling fee of $6 to get them if you don't have the HD pack.

Starz HD is at 61.5° and 129°. The other two are at 110°.

See ya
Tony

 

[Cyclone]

I think that enabling fee is also required if you want to use the OTA tuner.

Besides, I don't think they'll lease you a 622 unless you get DishHD.

 

[Smith P.]

That's not fit in Dish concept "MPEG-4 & DVR", and why you will get 622 and "no HD" fee.

 

[jscud]

What other HD options are there?

You can get your locals in HD for free if your DMA is covered by Dish and you all ready subscribe to the SD locals. You also get any of the 'HD free previews' when offered on channel 287 and you can can get HD PPV.

John

 

[TNGTony]

I believe you MUST pay an HD enabling fee before you can get ANY HD.

See ya
Tony

 

[jscud]

I believe you MUST pay an HD enabling fee before you can get ANY HD.

See ya
Tony

Not if you own the HD receiver. Leased receivers may be different. I own my receiver and pay nothing extra for HD locals.

John

 

[gmcgown]

If you like pro soccer sailing, the arts, foreign movies, antiques, fashion, exreme sports, travel, buy Voom. Although you'll hear contrary reports, I think Voom is an outstanding value.

 

[FitzAusTex]

Although Voom isnt free, I agree, i am very happy I have it. Aside from DishHD and locals, I think there are maybe 5 or so other channels I watch. Too bad they dont have a DishHD, Locals and a "Pick Any 5" (or a "Pick Any 10") package. Probably too many people would want cause I guess that's basically ala carte.