I currently have two 622 units and receive the full HD programming package. My neighbor got Direct TV the other day and told me he got his HD locals. I have been using an OTA antenna, so I haven't really followed up on the HD locals through Dish, but I started looking into it after hearing that my neighbor had them.
I plugged in my zip code (27519) on the Dish site and it showed that HD locals were definitely available in my area. I then went to both of my receivers and the channels weren't available in the program guide.
I called Dish and the tech said that the locals were on 118? He then said I would need a new dish in order to pick up the extra bird and scheduled me for an installation (no charge).
Are the locals really located on a different bird than 110 and 119? Do I really need a new dish to pick up my locals? It just seems odd since I get all of my HD programming through my current dish config and I'm skeptical that I really need a new dish.
Any help would be appreciated.
I plugged in my zip code (27519) on the Dish site and it showed that HD locals were definitely available in my area. I then went to both of my receivers and the channels weren't available in the program guide.
I called Dish and the tech said that the locals were on 118? He then said I would need a new dish in order to pick up the extra bird and scheduled me for an installation (no charge).
Are the locals really located on a different bird than 110 and 119? Do I really need a new dish to pick up my locals? It just seems odd since I get all of my HD programming through my current dish config and I'm skeptical that I really need a new dish.
Any help would be appreciated.