If I take dishTV or directv standard(not HD) connection for my hdtv, will I get atleast some hd channels?

Question

If I take dishTV or directv standard(not HD) connection for my hdtv, will I get atleast some hd channels?

Because few months back, when I had standard(normal) charter connection, I got 3-4 hd channels(crystal clear).

Please let me know about this. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

No - not through the receiver, but you can switch to your off-air input with an antenna and probably get 5 or 6 HD channels when they all go digital.

Answer 2

you can't get HD channels unless you have an HD signal.

if even you get a picture they are not HD

Answer 3

If you get Dish or DTV with a standard reciever, you will not get any HD channels.  You will need a HD reciever to get HD channels.

Answer 4

With direct tv you must have a HD box with them. But you may be able to get some over the air HD channels. Depending on where you live.