Want E locals only - How?

[curlers]

I've been reading awhile. There is a lot of good info. I currently have Dish. I want to go with the locals only. First, csr couldn't help. Called tech and they said I can't because my 322 is leased. I don't pay a lease fee. Called csr back and asked for a copy of the agreement. CSR said its definitely leased and they can't provide a copy of the agreement.

Does anyone know if this information is accurate? If so, where can I buy a dish receiver just for locals? I have OTA and just got Samsung SIR-T451 but only get 3 channels.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Crunch]

unfortunately, you cannot just get locals -- you have to be a min. subcriber to Dish 60 or the family pack.

 

[jkinser]

If your receiver is leased you have to maintain an AT package subscription during the length of the lease agreement. You should have signed paperwork from when the system was installed.

 

[charper1]

I have OTA and just got Samsung SIR-T451 but only get 3 channels.

What is your zip? What OTA antenna setup are you using & what is your distance/direction from the affiliate towers?

 

[curlers]

My zip is 34431. Its a winegard PR-7042, with a rotor and preamp but the setup I'm not sure. The towers range in distance from 20 to 70 miles.

Also, as I found out first on Sky Angel website, Dish does offer locals for $5.99. I learned here that there are other ala carte stations. There is a $6.00 access fee. Combine that with the PI channels and that would be a better package than the Family Package I just got last week after having the AT120 for over a year.

I was wondering the way to get the Dish locals, even if I have to buy a dish receiver so I own it. Not one of the new one that record. Just something simple. Where do I buy one?

 

[Mr Tony]

just buy a receiver and you can subscribe to just locals. I did it for 2 years (owned my recievers).

 

[johnnytuinals]

I am Just getting the Locals also at $10.99 a month with DISHTV...
No need to buy a package if you only want Major Market locals like NYC,Philly L.A. Ect....
But with DIRECTV you will need to buy a package to get the locals......JT

 

[boba]

just buy a receiver and you can subscribe to just locals. I did it for 2 years (owned my recievers).

Remember he is leasing all his equipment from DISH and may have an 18 month to a 2year contract with them. If he cancels he may have to return more than he wants.