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Monday, August 30th, 2021

H21-100 receiver

Will h21-100 receiver get local channels 

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4 years ago

Hi @Basket9499, we're here to help!


The H21-100 is a DIRECTV receiver which supports SD and HD definition, meaning that, it should be capable to carry your local programming. As most local channels are now HD and the format is also supported for the receiver.


In case you're experiencing any issues receiving your local programming please try the following steps:
-Check connections of the receiver.
-Power off and after 20 seconds, turn back on the receiver.
-Try refreshing your services here.


Once you have further questions, please let us know.


Thank you.


Juan, DIRECTV Community Specialist. 

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4 years ago

@Basket9499 

You should receive locals on any box you have. Check www.directv.com/locals to verify what you should be getting. If they are not working, please answer the following:

What happens when you try to watch locals (symptoms, error message, etc.)?

Is this the only box that has a problem?

Did you already have this box active on your account or did you just recently get it?

What is the exact name of your programming package?

If an older package does it say no-locals or do you have a locals add-on?

The H21 though a much older box, is MPEG-4/SD and HD capable so still meets DirecTV requirements to use service.


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