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hebert608
09-05-2006, 08:29 PM
I just got DirectTV HD H20 receiver and want to get OTA HD channels. I also have a DirectTV 5-LNB dish. How do I get the OTA channels? I think that I can get an antenna to attach to the dish. How to get the signals to the TV?
Thanks
mjones73
09-05-2006, 11:17 PM
You need to determine what antenna you need for your location via a site like antennaweb.org, install the antenna properly on your roof, and run RG-6 properly grounded in to the location of the H20.
hebert608
09-06-2006, 04:09 PM
So, the antenna is not attached to the DirectTv dish? I thought that I read this before. Sorry, I am new to DirectTv but I have used HD antenna's before. Thanks.
mjones73
09-06-2006, 05:04 PM
They make a clip on antenna that can go on the dish, they tend to not work well since you can't aim them. You can also get a mount for smaller antennas that can mount on the back of the dish. Depending on your needs you may be able to use something like that.
P.S. - No such thing as an HD antenna by the way, digital OTA channels are broadcast on the same frequncies as analog channels, any antenna marked HD is just marketing hype.
hebert608
09-06-2006, 09:09 PM
Yes, i realized my mistake. But, thanks for the advice.
