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Hooking up an HD Antennae to Direct TV Genie box?
Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:35 pm
anybody got the for dummies guide on this? What do I need to buy, how do I connect it to my program guide?
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Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:37 pm to CE Tiger
if its anything like dish
step 1: buy $10 antenna from radioshack
step 2: go into program guide select 'scan for over the air channels'
step 3: you now see the new channels (in dish they're yellow instead of blue) in your guide mixed in with everything else. the program guides should also be there but if not, they should pull down during the nightly update.
change the channel to them, if they don't all lock onto the signal, don't use them.
you should get 3 or 4 strong HD channels at least OTA.
step 1: buy $10 antenna from radioshack
step 2: go into program guide select 'scan for over the air channels'
step 3: you now see the new channels (in dish they're yellow instead of blue) in your guide mixed in with everything else. the program guides should also be there but if not, they should pull down during the nightly update.
change the channel to them, if they don't all lock onto the signal, don't use them.
you should get 3 or 4 strong HD channels at least OTA.
This post was edited on 9/2/14 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:53 pm to CAD703X
Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:58 pm to CE Tiger
just try the $15 rabbit ears type first..minimal investment & you can just return it to radioshack if it doesn't.
not sure you need anything powered.
not sure you need anything powered.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 7:35 pm to CAD703X
You need a Directv AM21 off air tuner box that connects to you DVR/Genie if you want the OTA Channels to show up in the guide and record to your DVR.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:51 pm to weadjust
All you really have to do is plug antenna in coax port on back of tv.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:55 pm to papasmurf1269
New directv boxes don't have Ota port so you have to get that am21 or plug directly into your tv but no dvr or guide
Posted on 9/3/14 at 8:42 am to nino2469
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New directv boxes don't have Ota port
Seriously?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 9:02 am to CE Tiger
that cheap homeworx works for me in Metairie.
Also have success using a $3 rabbit ear antenna that I got from Big Lots.
Also have success using a $3 rabbit ear antenna that I got from Big Lots.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 10:49 am to CAD703X
quote:
Seriously?
yeah learned that when I pulled my box our to plug in the antenna.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 10:56 am to weadjust
quote:
You need a Directv AM21 off air tuner box that connects to you DVR/Genie if you want the OTA Channels to show up in the guide and record to your DVR.
If it's anything like Dish, there's also an activation fee, probably around $25.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 11:26 am to Layabout
I have an AM21 I got from Directv for free because they didn't have locals in HD when I started my service. No activation fee. You just hook it up and set it up in the menu. Don't even have to make a phone call. It's nice having OTA backup when the weather is bad. I also get all the subchannels and some locals that DTV doesn't offer.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 11:29 am to Layabout
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If it's anything like Dish, there's also an activation fee, probably around $25.
i've never heard of that. plug in antenna, hit 'scan for OTA channels', done.
why would they charge you to get the locals OTA for emergency/rain fade potential issues?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 11:45 am to weadjust
someone said if it was bad weather these wouldn't work either b/c it goes through the directv box.
is that not true?
is that not true?
Posted on 9/3/14 at 12:02 pm to PTBob
Works great in bad weather. I get 95% plus signal strength on all my OTA channels.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 12:03 pm to weadjust
ok cool. thanks.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 12:11 pm to PTBob
Lot of misinformation in this thread. As for using an OTA antenna with the Dish Hopper, all that's required is the $20.00 OTA module which simply plugs into a USB port. You let the Hopper scan for channels, save any you want to keep & done - the OTA channels will appear in your normal Dish guide and are easily identified by a different guide color. There is no activation fee and rain has no effect on the signal. I can't imagine being without one - OTA available throughout the home, excellent backup system, additional channels and ability to use the DVR for OTA content.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 12:22 pm to NELA LSU Fan
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Lot of misinformation in this thread. As for using an OTA antenna with the Dish Hopper, all that's required is the $20.00 OTA module which simply plugs into a USB port.
i have a vip722 and there's simply an antenna screw.
all you do is screw on antenna and his 'scan' and you're done.
i don't konw nothing 'bout no hopper and i ain't ponying up another $10/mo to try it out.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 12:32 pm to CAD703X
Pic of my Directv guide with AM21 hooked up. Sat channels are white & OTA channels are blue.
Posted on 9/3/14 at 12:33 pm to CAD703X
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i don't konw nothing 'bout no hopper and i ain't ponying up another $10/mo to try it out.
I upgraded from a 722 to the Hopper for no charge & no additional monthly fee? The additional features are like night & day.
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