110/119 & move 61.5 to 72.7 or 129?

[hiperco]

Currently on 110/119 (Dish 500) and 61.5 wing dish. I'm missing HD channels so I understand I need to do something else. I don't need locals or internationals. I have a 211K and an elderly 301. From reading, it seems my best options are to point the 61.5 to 72.7 or 129. I need to move the dish if I point to 129. What are the pros/cons of 72.7 vs 129 for my setup? (I know similar questions have been asked, but I haven't found a thread that says what the programming differences would be based on 72.7 or 129).

 

[Bobby]

It all depends on where your HD/SD locals are. You are mixed arc right now and need to go to east or west arc, once again, depending on where your locals are. A DIRT member can help you out here.

 

[Mr Tony]

If you dont care about locals then I would go with 129 (if line of site allows it)

All the national HD is on 129 whereas on Eastern Arc its split right now between 61.5 & 72

 

[whatchel1]

I like bobby think you should contact DIRT member and get the upgrade for your systems.

 

[dwarren2]

You don't say where in Upstate you are and what is your DMA. Having your locals in HD can be a good backup for recording if you upgrade to a duo dvr. I'm in the Rochester area and was missing some HD channels till I was switched to the EARC.

 

[hiperco]

I like bobby think you should contact DIRT member and get the upgrade for your systems.

Thanks all for the replies. But whats a DIRT member?

 

[dwarren2]

Thanks all for the replies. But whats a DIRT member?

Dish Internet Response Team = DIRT. Their email addy's will be in red. Tehy work for Dish and are a god send to the forum.

 

[boba]

The second important factor in your post is that you have a 301.