Feb 09 2010

Dish Network HDTV?

Posted by As Seen On Tv in Tv-product-reviews
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Tiffs s asked:


So I’m wanting to buy a new TV that has HDTV receiver already in it. So if I have this tv, will I automatically be able to pick up shown in HDTV? I have dish network…or do I have to pay for a special service through Dish?

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3 Responses to “Dish Network HDTV?”

  1. Damon M Says:
    February 9th, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    It will not work. Dish receivers are set to pick up a certain frequency. That’s why you can’t use Directv receivers to pick up Dish programming and vice versa. I’m a trainer with Dish. Upgrading to an HD receiver is pretty cheap when compared to buying it outright and sometimes the installation is free if needed!!

  2. inverse_mushroom_cloud Says:
    February 11th, 2010 at 1:42 am

    You will certainly be able to pick up OTA (off the air) tv broadcasts (your local channels) with a built-in tuner. The number of HD channels will depend on your area. I have CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, UPN, CB, PBS channels from both Baltimore and Washington.

    The satellite HD channels, you do need a HD satellite receiver to decode. However, as the other poster pointed out, these can often be obtained at no cost to you.

  3. btotanes Says:
    February 13th, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Yes, you have to call the Dish Network and tell them you have recently purchased an HDTV. They will probably need to come in and upgrade your existing dish and/or receiver. However, you can always pick up HDTV off-the-air using a regular TV antenna. Most local TV stations now broadcast in digital, many in HD — and it’s free.

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