Have DN and just got a HDTV, what do I need?

[Maidenfann]

I have had Dish for years and I am happy with it. I just got a HDTV and I want to know what I need and cost for getting Dish HD channels. I have looked at the Dish website, but I still need help.

I have a Dish 500 dish and 301 rec. I understand that I will need a new rec, do I need a new dish also?

Is it $6 a month for HD channels? I can get my locals in HD with rabbit ears, so I don't need those.


Thank you, David

 

[clrntsqueak]

HD pack is $20 a month. You'll get a $100 rebate if you sign up for it ($10 a month for ten months).

A Dish 500 is not enough to receive the HD channels since you need to point at 61.5 or 129. A Dish 1000.2 is needed or just another single dish.

If you already subscribe to SD locals then you'll automatically get the HD locals if they're available in your area.

 

[Cold Irons]

For Satellite Dish, to get all the HD stuff, a standard install would either need a 2nd dish pointed to 61.5 (if you're near parts of east coast or if your Locals are on 61.5) or a 1000.2 so you can get 110/119/129 sats. If you're DIY, have other options.

And you'll need a new receiver - the Vip 622 if you want DVR.

 

[sprintcarcrazy]

I would call and go with the upgrade to a Dish DVR 622 and associated Dish, as long as you have not upgraded in a year, it should be pretty reasonable.

That will get you the HD tuner, subscribe to the HD pack, and if you subscribe to a movie pack, like, you will also get one of those in HD... Along with the added Dish or replacement dish.