Ota dvr - Page 3

erieadams · 10-17-2009, 11:31 PM

i know dish has the dtvpal dvr but do I have to be on dish networks programming to use that box or is it just a dvr made from dish for ota only use
and also I have directv right now with a hd dvr ota tuner built in and it sucks it doesn't allow for sub channels so my nbc that is 4-2 here is 5-1 on my directv guide and gets 0% signal but on my dtv converter box I watch it just fine on 4-2 anyone else use the directv dvr boxes or have any suggestions not to chage topics on this forumn but its the only ota dvr post's i found
regular dtv converter box i get all channels on directv hd dvr built in ota tuner I get pbs and some spanish channels only why is that and what can I do change antenna's maybe?

IDRick · 10-18-2009, 10:05 AM

The dtv dvr is a standalone device and you do not need to be a Dish subscriber to purchase and use this technology. There are significant differences in tuner sensivity that may be playing a role here. From what I've read, the directv tuners are very good for those with strong signals (as you have from your tv fool). IMO, your best bet is to use the directv dvr but improve reception from your antenna (may include new antenna, different location, new cable wiring, and a pre-amp). Don M is our Colorado expert and I'm sure he'll reply in your other thread.


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