Upgrade questions

[Katz]

I am contemplating upgrading to h20 and 5LNB dish. Locals are not currently offered in my area (std or hd) I use a OTA for locals.

Question 1: does anyone know if with the HD rollout that D* is doing- will locals eventually be offered to all markets? (I am DMA 148)

Question 2: I currently have my OTA diplexed with D*. Am I correct in understanding that if I upgrade, I must run a dedictated line?

Question 3: I've never had a dvr, if I consider the hr20- what are the pros/cons I should consider. I have 1 hd receiver now, and one standard.
I am not under contract. I own my 2 receivers. I have a diplexed OTA for locals.

Thanks!

 

[harshness]

Question 1: does anyone know if with the HD rollout that D* is doing- will locals eventually be offered to all markets? (I am DMA 148)

They are working towards that goal, but they are moving rather slowly at this time.

Question 2: I currently have my OTA diplexed with D*. Am I correct in understanding that if I upgrade, I must run a dedictated line?

While some have had success with special diplexing setups, D* says NO in no uncertain terms.

Question 3: I've never had a dvr, if I consider the hr20- what are the pros/cons I should consider.

DVRs are cool. If you record stuff now, you'll need a DVR to record HD content.

I am not under contract.

You'll be into a full 24 month programming commitment after upgrading.


AFTERTHOUGHT: Make sure you get a receiver with OTA tuner(s) in it. The latest models (H21, HR21) do not have OTA capability.