If I get DirecTV will I receive a HDTV signal?
08-17-02, 02:12 AM
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If I get DirecTV will I receive a HDTV signal?
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I have a Toshiba 65H81 and a Toshiba DST3000 HDTV receiver. If i sign up with Directv will I be able to watch shows in HDTV such as 'King Of Queens' on CBS. It's brodcasted in HDTV but will I really be receiving it in HDTV? Also, Does anyone know if 'The Sopranos Season Four' will be in HDTV? Thanks
I have a Toshiba 65H81 and a Toshiba DST3000 HDTV receiver. If i sign up with Directv will I be able to watch shows in HDTV such as 'King Of Queens' on CBS. It's brodcasted in HDTV but will I really be receiving it in HDTV? Also, Does anyone know if 'The Sopranos Season Four' will be in HDTV? Thanks
08-17-02, 02:53 AM
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this is what i have been told:
for directv
if you have a hd reciever you get Show HD, HBO HD, HDnet all for free you don't have to sign up for hbo and stuff to get teh hd versions. I don't have this, but a friend of mine that has hd directv has told me that. But Directv doesn't do CBS-HD over its sats, last time i checked.
for dish network - they have an option to get the cbs (and only cbs) hd over the sat.
you can however use your directv HD reciever to pick up OTA if its avail in your area.
for directv
if you have a hd reciever you get Show HD, HBO HD, HDnet all for free you don't have to sign up for hbo and stuff to get teh hd versions. I don't have this, but a friend of mine that has hd directv has told me that. But Directv doesn't do CBS-HD over its sats, last time i checked.
for dish network - they have an option to get the cbs (and only cbs) hd over the sat.
you can however use your directv HD reciever to pick up OTA if its avail in your area.
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08-17-02, 04:10 PM
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If you already have a DTV receiver you should be able to get HD already. This all depends, of course, on whether or not your antenna is set up right, how far you live from the transmitters, and most importantly if DTV is available in your area yet. Also just because a station is broadcasting digitally doesn't always mean they are sending out an HD signal.
08-18-02, 09:39 PM
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DirectTV doesn't transmit any locals in HD. In some rare cases you can get CBS in HD but only if you can get a waiver from your local affiliate which I here is very hard to do.
08-20-02, 02:29 PM
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for DTV-- you will need a special reciever (like the one by hughes etc) that is made for high def. satelite channels plus a special DTV satellite
for the local channels --you will need a HD tuner as well as a special outside antenna
for the local channels --you will need a HD tuner as well as a special outside antenna
08-21-02, 12:24 PM
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An outside antenna is not necessary for digital television. All you need is a good UHF antenna. It can be located either inside or outside. It all depends on the availability of DTV (digital TV not DirecTV) in your area.
