VIP222 and local channels - Where's the EPG?

[philhu]

Hi

I replaced an 811 with a VIP211 last night. Easy install, Tech Support at Dish did a fine job, took 10 minutes total to get activated.

But, my local OTA channels do not have Pgm Guide data? What happenned to it?

My 811 showed program guide data for the OTA channels, well, most of them, all the 211 shows is 'digital service'

What's up with that? Did we take a step backwards?

Do I have to pay for locals to get the OTA guide to fill in?

 

[dcamp31]

My program information is filed in on the 411.
Do you pay for locals that are on the satellite?
Did they show up on your 811?

 

[Weezknight]

I thought earlier someone said you have to subscribe to locals to get the EPG for OTA, but I'm only 95% certain that is true.

 

[DucTape]

Yes on that unit you must sub to locals, on the 811 they come free.