Cyberclaw
04-28-2008, 08:43 PM
Hey guys.
I've been enjoying your forum since I got an HD set for Christmas. Anyway, I can use some advice.
Currently I have Directv with standard definition. I've had this service for almost three years. I have two dishes, as I cannot get the local channels with just one dish.
Local HD channels are not available in my area yet, but may be in the near future (I'm in market 99, Altoona-Johnstown). I am debating whether to upgrade to HD now, or wait until the local channels come in HD, which may not be until the Fall (or possibly later).
I am going to need a new dish to pick up HD, as I have the older model of dishes from 3 years ago. If I were to order HD service now, I am concerned that the installers would only replace one of the dishes, and not the local channels dish, as these channels are not available in HD at the moment. I am afraid that this would necessitate having them come out again (at my expense) to replace the local dish when the locals finally arrive in HD.
So here are my questions:
1. If I order HD service, will the installers come out and upgrade my dishes for free?
2. Will I still need two different dishes when my locals are finally available in HD?
3. If so, will the installers replace both dishes with an eye toward the future?
I greatly appreciate your input. Thanks!!
I've been enjoying your forum since I got an HD set for Christmas. Anyway, I can use some advice.
Currently I have Directv with standard definition. I've had this service for almost three years. I have two dishes, as I cannot get the local channels with just one dish.
Local HD channels are not available in my area yet, but may be in the near future (I'm in market 99, Altoona-Johnstown). I am debating whether to upgrade to HD now, or wait until the local channels come in HD, which may not be until the Fall (or possibly later).
I am going to need a new dish to pick up HD, as I have the older model of dishes from 3 years ago. If I were to order HD service now, I am concerned that the installers would only replace one of the dishes, and not the local channels dish, as these channels are not available in HD at the moment. I am afraid that this would necessitate having them come out again (at my expense) to replace the local dish when the locals finally arrive in HD.
So here are my questions:
1. If I order HD service, will the installers come out and upgrade my dishes for free?
2. Will I still need two different dishes when my locals are finally available in HD?
3. If so, will the installers replace both dishes with an eye toward the future?
I greatly appreciate your input. Thanks!!