I have a VIP722 with an antenna connected connected for my OTA channels. With my amplified antenna on the roof, I can pull in most of the Chicago Locals (I live about 60 miles west of Chicago) including 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 20 23, 26, 32, 35, 38, 50, 56 etc. Last week, Dish sent me a new VIP722 to replace my old one that apparently had a broadband issues. I used to get about 18 - 20 OTA channels, now with the replacement receiver, I am lucky to get channels 2 and 7.
To verify that the antenna and wiring is working, I disconnected the antenna from the 722 and connected the coax to the antenna input on the TV. Did a scan and again, I am getting channels 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 20 23, 26, 32, 35, 38, 50... so I know its not an issue with the cabling or the antenna. Any reason for the poor OTA lock on the 722? Did i get a bad box and need to give dish a call back, or is it a merely a crap shoot on how well the receiver pulls in the locals and I drew a short straw.....
To verify that the antenna and wiring is working, I disconnected the antenna from the 722 and connected the coax to the antenna input on the TV. Did a scan and again, I am getting channels 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 20 23, 26, 32, 35, 38, 50... so I know its not an issue with the cabling or the antenna. Any reason for the poor OTA lock on the 722? Did i get a bad box and need to give dish a call back, or is it a merely a crap shoot on how well the receiver pulls in the locals and I drew a short straw.....