What equipment will I need to receive high definition programming on DIRECTV?
There are two ways to receive our high definition programming. One is to purchase an HDTV set enabled with the DIRECTV satellite receiver, initially available from RCA and PROSCAN. Or, purchase a HDTV-enabled DIRECTV receiver that connects to your current analog TV for high quality standard definition programming or to a new HDTV monitor for the total HDTV viewing experience. In either case, a compact elliptical satellite dish will receive DIRECTV programming from both orbital locations at 101 and 95 degrees west longitude. An off-air antenna will receive local analog and digital broadcast signals.