DirecTV AM21 finally available

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Marcos @ Apr 30th 2008 4:06PM

The difference between this accessory and the ATSC tuner in your tv is that you can record the OTA broadcast with the DVR. If you just have the antenna plugged into the tv, you couldn't record to the DVR.

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Jeff ATC @ May 1st 2008 10:54AM

Would someone please tell me what the purpose of this device is? For almost a year now, I've had my OTA antenna plugged into my D* HD DVR. The local HD channels show up in my guide and I can record them to the DVR.

So tell me, what does this accessory do?

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Chad @ May 1st 2008 5:39PM

@Jeff ATC
Read the article. HR20 models of the D* box have the ATSC tuner built in, which is probably what you have. HR21 models (HR21 is newer than HR20) don't have the ATSC tuner, so you cannot record locals via OTA antenna. The AM21 adds that feature.

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