How to Connect an Off-Air HD Antenna to a DirecTV Dish

DirecTV offers satellite programming that includes basic, cable and premium channels. In some areas, local channels may not be available in HD through DirecTV, but an off-air antenna can receive them. DirecTV receivers have an included off-air antenna port that allows you to access these HD channels through your receiver.

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  Position your antenna. Whether you have an outdoor, attic or set-top antenna, you will need to put it where it belongs. Refer to your antenna's manual for specific mounting instructions.

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  Connect a length of antenna coaxial cable to the "Output" port on the antenna.

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  Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the "Off Air In" port on the back of your DirecTV receiver.

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  Press the "Antenna" button on your remote in order to switch between satellite and off-air programming. If your remote does not feature an "Antenna" button, shutting off the receiver box will enable off-air programming.