Upgrade to HD from Dish 500

[Duraduk]

I am a snowbird with a home base in Tx. I currently have Dish 500 with both my RV and home. I want to upgrade to HD in my homebase and continue with Dish 500 on the road.

I am used to aiming the antenna due to the RV. What antenna do I need at the homebase? Can I buy the reciever or does it have to be leased. (I own all my equipment).

I could call for a free upgrade both don't want to increase my monthly costs unless I have to.

Any advice out there?

Thanks

 

[KAB]

HD is going to cost you $10.00 more per month, plus equipment lease if you have more than one receiver...$12.00 per. Might as well have Dish install the new 1000.** dish.

 

[boba]

You could also add a dish 500 to yuor existing 500 for either 61.5 or 129.