If you get your local channels via an off-air antenna (sold in all major electronics retailers), check to see if DIRECTV provides locals in your area. If so, simply upgrade your package to include your local channels. If not, come back to this page and read on.

Can't get locals from DIRECTV where you live? Here are some solutions.

DIRECTV® HD (H20) or DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (HR20 only)
Simply plug an off-air antenna into the digital tuner built in to your receiver. The receiver will recognize the off-air channels and integrate them into the Advanced Program Guide.

The new DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR (HR21)
You will need an off-air antenna and a DIRECTV® AM21 Off-Air Tuner, which will seamlessly integrate the off-air channels into your receiver's Advanced Program Guide. DIRECTV® AM21 Off-Air Tuners will be available for purchase from DIRECTV soon.

Any DIRECTV digital receiver other than the three above
If your TV has a digital tuner, you can simply connect it to your off-air antenna. You'll be able to view all digital channels available in your area; however, they won't be integrated into your receiver's Advanced Program Guide.

If your TV doesn't have a digital tuner, you'll need a digital-to-analog converter box, which is sold in all major electronics retailers. Go to www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon or call 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) to request a $40 converter box coupon from the U.S. government.

You may still be able to receive a limited number of off-air television stations ("low power," "Class A" or "translator" stations) on your analog TV without a converter. And, of course, the Digital Transition will not affect your ability to watch pre-recorded movies and play video games using your existing equipment.

Have more questions? Visit www.DTV2009.gov or call 1-888-CALL-FCC. Also, stay tuned for more information from DIRECTV.