No. As a general rule, if you are using a cable box or a satellite box, you do not need to activate the TV tuner. For DISH customers requiring advanced setup, call Westinghouse customer care
And you need to enter a tuner code for my television to receive over-the-air broadcasts.
The access code input enables Westinghouse to accurately count the end-users who seek to enable the ATSC tuner, for purposes of royalty reporting (but for the end-user, this activation is free).
