I tried...however the reception was not strong enough and the mountains where I live blocked the signal as well.

What you'll gain is KCAL-9 in HD since DISH only broadcasts KCAL-9 in SD. KCAL-9 broadcasts 5.5 hours a day of local news in HD as well as the Lakers and Dodgers in HD. I wish I could get KCAL in HD. It's a shame that the station with the most original HD programming is not offered in HD.

Long time lurker...first time poster. Hopefully I can help some other middle age Dad trying to make sure his West Coast kids can watch the 10PM programs at 7PM. It took me a week of trying..but I eventually succeeded. (Of course my wife and kids really wanted the networks I was not eligible...