locals in HD?

[2ds]

new to this ,so this might be a dumb question.If you subscribe to top 250/w locals,then upgrade to a hd receiver and package,,will the locals already being received,be shown in HD where available? or do you have to buy a special locals HD package

 

[chindman]

I have the same setup 250 with locals then upgraded to HD and HD locals became available as soon as I upgraded the receiver. But with that being said you have to make sure that your locals are on the same bird that you are pulling hd content from (61.5,129,118) depending on your area.

 

[garys]

The HD locals are part of the local package, you need the proper sats and Dish has to provide them. Some people have had to call Dish to have them turned on once the equipment is in place.

 

[Mr Tony]

also DIsh has to carry your locals in HD

 

[mdonnelly]

new to this ,so this might be a dumb question.If you subscribe to top 250/w locals,then upgrade to a hd receiver and package, will the locals already being received, be shown in HD where available? or do you have to buy a special locals HD package

And Dish only provides the major network affiliates (and not always all four) digital signal (the one that allows for HD) for the markets they serve. But all of Dish's HD receivers have an OTA antenna input, so that if you're in range, you can get the digital signals with an antenna. Most channels have a digital signal up now, and all of them must be digital by this time next year.

 

[2ds]

Thanks guys,just what i needed to know. now i just need to find out what is and isnt available in our area.

 

[garys]

Thanks guys,just what i needed to know. now i just need to find out what is and isnt available in our area.

Go to the local channel qualification on the Dishnetwork website. Fill in your info and you will see what you can get.