Does the Hopper have a Aerial Antenna hook up yet?

[ouch1234]

I've heard they have some type of USB plug now.. If so. Can you add the OTA channels into the guide like I could with my vip722, and will it show the channels on the joey?

 

[gdarwin]

Yes to all.

 

[Rizon216]

Yes, they have an antenna adapter - I believe it is $30 + shipping from Dish, but can probably be found cheaper elsewhere online (eBay, Dish Depot).

Once you get it you plug it into a USB port and connect your antenna, then scan for channels on the Hopper. Any channels found will show up on the Joey, and you can remove channels you don't want to access. Note that you cannot manually add channels, only ones that are found in the scan.

 

[TechWriter]

It's this guy: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/14/dish-network-hopper-ota-module-software-update/

Got mine from the DISH Store for $30. eBay prices appear to be higher. BTW, also works with a 211z.

 

[larrykenney]

I've found the Dish OTA Dongle (as they call it) to be an excellent receiver. It's worth the $30. It will lock in on weak stations that neither my Sony or Panasonic TV's will lock in on.

Larry
SF

 

[KAB]

It's this guy: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/14/dish-network-hopper-ota-module-software-update/

Got mine from the DISH Store for $30. eBay prices appear to be higher. BTW, also works with a 211z.

And, Dish store shipping is free. No need to look elsewhere.

 

[Hall]

I've heard they have some type of USB plug now..

It's been available for what, a year, now ?

I take it this means that DIRT got you re-connected after your short switch to Uverse ?