Tivo Series 2 HD Question -- Access to new DirecTV HD Programming Possible?

Hi everyone,

I have a DirecTV Tivo Series2 HR10-250. The software version is 6.3c-01-2-357. I read recently about a bunch of new HD channels that are starting to become available on DirecTV, including TBS in HD. Yes, I'm a Cubs fan and want to see my Cubbies stomp the Diamondbacks in HD quality.

I spoke to a DirecTV representative earlier today and she informed me that my current Tivo does not allow for me to receive these new channels. This struck me as odd. I already get ESPN HD, TNT HD, HDNM, etc. plus all of the regular broadcast channels (CBS, NBC, etc.) in HD just fine. Why would I need to upgrade my Tivo to receive these new chennels (i.e. TBS, Sci-fi, etc.)?

DirecTV isn't charging me anything for the "upgrade" and a technician is scheduled to come out in two weeks to do the install. I don't want to lose all of the programming currently on my Tivo as you can imagine.

Can someone verify that I do in fact need this hardware upgrade?

Thank you.

 

Great, thank you for the reply. I wasn't aware of the potential dish requirement. I'll call DirecTV to verify and will make sure that's part of the new installation.