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Teacher

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13 Messages

Friday, September 23rd, 2011 4:20 PM

receivers

 i am being given a receiver from a friend who moved and owned it. is there any problem repacing my older receiver with directv? also i dont hjave a hd tv set but this is an hd recver -will i have to pay for hd service even though my tv is not hd ?

 

thanks a lot

Expert

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20.7K Messages

14 years ago

Most all of the current receivers are in fact leased so you'll need to call Directv and ask whether you can activate it or not.  If they allow it you'll need to buy a new card ~$20.  So far as I know, if you have a HD receiver, you must subscribe to HD service.  If you have your account on autopay they will sometimes credit the HD fee ($10/month).

ACE - Sage

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46.4K Messages

14 years ago

Here's the scoop on used DirecTV equipment ....

http://reviews.ebay.com/Directv-quot-leased-quot-equipment-DVR-apos-s-amp-standard-receivers_W0QQugidZ10000000004230191

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Teacher

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13 Messages

14 years ago

Thanx a lot

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