| HD (high definition) TV has become all the rage in | | | | ratio as opposed to a 4:3 standard ratio - lets you |
| recent years. Here's a DISH Network HDTV | | | | see more of the picture and makes you feel like |
| guide, that includes information about DISH | | | | you're part of the scene. |
| Network HDTV features, programming packages, | | | | DISH Network equipment |
| and service fees. | | | | DISH Network will give you up to two free HDTV |
| DISH Network HDTV | | | | receivers when you subscribe to their |
| HDTV is a broadcast medium whereby programs | | | | programming service. They will also give you the |
| are transmitted in a digital format. HD | | | | rest of the satellite TV equipment you need for |
| broadcasting utilizes 1,125 lines of resolution, as | | | | free. |
| opposed to only 525 lines of resolution regular | | | | Note: You must have an HD television to view HD |
| analog broadcasts use. The more lines of | | | | programming. |
| resolution the sharper and clearer the picture. | | | | DISH Network HDTV packages |
| The audio portion of the broadcast signal is also | | | | Currently DISH Network offers four HD |
| transmitted in digital format so you get a richer, | | | | programming packages: |
| more realistic sound. | | | | * The Bronze package includes 25 HD channels |
| DISH Network HDTV features | | | | and 75 regular satellite TV channels for $29.99 |
| Lifelike picture | | | | per month. |
| DISH Network HDTV programs are five times | | | | * The Silver packages has 25 HD channels and |
| sharper than programs broadcast in analog | | | | 230 regular satellite TV channels, including 60 Sirius |
| format. HDTV is clearer and the color is more | | | | satellite radio channels, for $39.99 per month. |
| vibrant than analog TV. | | | | * The Gold package has 25 HD channels and 318 |
| Surround-sound audio | | | | regular satellite TV channels, including 60 Sirius |
| DISH Network HDTV is broadcast in Dolby Digital | | | | satellite radio channels, for $49.99 per month. |
| format for the best sound available, and many | | | | * The Platinum package has 25 HD channels and |
| programs are broadcast in surround sound for a | | | | 350 regular satellite TV channels, including 60 Sirius |
| three-dimensional listening experience. | | | | satellite radio channels, for $79.99 per month. |
| Widescreen format | | | | Note : Local channels are $5 per month. Click on |
| DISH Network HDTV programs are broadcast in | | | | the links below to see current HD and regular |
| widescreen format, similar to what you see in a | | | | satellite TV program listings. |
| movie theater. This wider format - a 16:9 aspect | | | | |