Directv Local Channels arrive.. need additional equipment. Help? (1 Viewer)

[Doug R]

I live in Jacksonville, FL and we just got local channels now on directv but I need the additional equipment (according to the website: Residents of the following areas have access to local channels with a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System, which includes a special set-top receiver and an 18x24-inch, oval-shaped satellite dish)

Does anyone use Directv local channels in the cities that require the multi-satellite system?

Here they are:

• Buffalo, NY
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Hartford, CT
• Knoxville, TN
• Las Vegas, NV
• Norfolk, VA
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Providence, RI
• New Orleans, LA


Is this the same oval dish that picks up the HDTV satellite? Also, I will need another receiver instead of the one I have in order to use the multi-satellite system? So I can expect about 100 bucks up front?

Are local channels even worth this much hassle? Heh. I use basic cable now. Is there a dramatic improvement in pic quality from cable for local channels? I heard they aren't digital and just analog converted to digital. I have a large projection tv so cable does look noticably worse than satellite (obviously) but would enjoy better quality.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Robert_J]

I heard they aren't digital and just analog converted to digital.

Correct.

-Robert