Can you choose between OTA and Dish HD?

[lgball]

Ok, here's a weird question - I actually get great reception from my 622 on all my local HD channels from my OTA antenna. I have heard that Dish is adding my market (OKC) to their Local HD list soon. This frightens me a little because I hear that the mpeg4 picture is less sharp to some eyes. I wonder if I can keep my HD locals OTA rather than being forced to Dish's version?

Anyone have any thoughts?

Larry

 

[kdg454]

Yes Larry, you can. If you sub to locals now, you will get the HD locals free once they become available, which will not have any effect on your OTA locals. If you do not currently sub to locals, you will not get the HD locals, any may continue to use your OTA for locals.
You will be able to watch whichever you choose to.

 

[bhelms]

I believe you will have the LIL HD programming in your guide, tho', only if you continue to subscribe to locals with Dish...

 

[mike123abc]

There is a menu option to pick if you want HD locals to come from OTA or from Dish.