Can someone point me in the right direction

[Carbon]

Well this weekend I am planning on installing a HR20-700 I searched high and low but I am not sure if I was using the correct terms. What I need to know is if I can get locals in HD (I live in zip code 03263) with a 3 lnb dish. The locals that I get now is SD are from Boston with the exception of one, which I never watch so I don't care.

OTA is out of the question I live approximately 70 miles from Boston and live in a valley.

I have Total Choice Premier so all I have to add is the HD package to get all the HD that is available at this time with the exception of the NFL Sunday Ticket Superfan and/or other special sport packages?

Thanks Guys.

 

[ramcm7]

HD locals are available from Boston. You will need an AT9 dish to get them, as they are transmitted in MPEG4, as well as a newer HD receiver (HR20 is fine.)

 

[Carbon]

HD locals are available from Boston. You will need an AT9 dish to get them, as they are transmitted in MPEG4, as well as a newer HD receiver (HR20 is fine.)

Will I be able to get ESPN2, HDNET, HBO etc. HD? With the 3LNB Dish. Until I can get Directv to come out and install the AT9.

 

[bonscott87]

Will I be able to get ESPN2, HDNET, HBO etc. HD? With the 3LNB Dish. Until I can get Directv to come out and install the AT9.

Yes, they are still MPEG2.

 

[Carbon]

Thanks for your help guys. Oh one other thing is the ethernet port usable yet on the HR20 I notice in the manual it say "for future".

 

[ebonovic]

No, it is on... and it sends out some packet bursts... but it doesn't "do" anything yet.