311 vs 381

[Kali05]

what the difference between the 311 and the 381 was searching internet and happined to stumble upon the 381 receiver said the 381 was hd im not sure anyone know thank for time and input and will dish network activate a 381 model nowadays?

 

[garys]

381 is a remarketed 811 receiver. It had HD outputs and an OTA/QAM tuner built in.

 

[navychop]

The 811 did not support MPEG-4, which is what is used for HD today.

 

[iwannarock1]

will dish network activate a 381 model nowadays?

Yes they will activate it on a western arc setup, but it's a MPEG2 standard definition receiver. It also doesn't have a channel 3 output like the 311. It has to be hooked to a TV with RCA cables(yellow,red,white). If your TV is an older one with only a coax connector, you'll need to have an RF modulator, or hook it up through a VCR that has an RCA input.

 

[Mr Tony]

the 381 (811) has a OTA tuner so you can get your locals in HD with an antenna. Also it shows guide info if you have locals through dish or not

 

[boba]

381(811) does have OTA that the 311 dosen't, BUT it is slower than molasses in the middle of winter. I have 2 811 and like them but unless you are looking for OTA broadcasts the 311 is a much smarter buy.

 

[Hemi 6.1]

Here is the 381.
http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/content/tech/receiver/381.shtml

Here is the 311
http://tech.dishnetwork.com/departmental_content/TechPortal/content/tech/receiver/311.shtml

Looks like they both have OTA

 

[TheKrell]

Looks like they both have OTA

No, only the 381 has a tuner. The 311 might have an antenna passthrough, though I never tried it on mine. Never used the RF output either.

 

[dishcomm]

what the difference between the 311 and the 381 was searching internet and happined to stumble upon the 381 receiver said the 381 was hd im not sure anyone know thank for time and input and will dish network activate a 381 model nowadays?

Not kidding at all here. The 381 is a boat anchor. The 311 is a reliable piece of equipment.
The 381 is a former 811 with the HD capability disabled.
It's a POS..If you have one, I would be surprised it is working. If you don't and someone offers to sell or give you one, say "no thanks".