I am in my RV but stationary so have a dish on a pole outside. I have DVR-34 in living room and Genie in the bedroom for that TV. I'm going to start traveling and want the same set-up but with an Anser carryout. If I get SWM for the Anser can I still have the DVR-34 in the living room and the Genie in the bedroom working like they are now?Also, I take it that ABC, etc are "local" - how would I get local channels as I drive throughout the western states? The DirecTV gal said just call in and change my ZIP code but I hear so many other things. I'm a single gal and could sure use your help.Thanks!!

Yes, if you add the SWM8 kit to the Anser you will be able to use your HR-34 (that's the Genie) and the second TV receiver which I am guessing is a C-31 or 41 mini-Genie. You will not be able to get any of the DirecTV HD programming with the Anser but you will get all of the DTV SD programming. If you will be traveling for a few months or more I would recommend that you sign up for the DirecTV DNS service and you will get the LA Network programming where ever you travel.

Thanks so much - that is great information and really makes me feel good about all of this. I don't care that much about HD since my RV TVs aren't that big of a screen to really matter. Should I have my DTV programming changed to SD to save me a few $$...will it still work? You have been a wonderful help and have eased by stress.

I found a SMW8 for only $40 on ebay from a reputable place.

GVJeeper wrote:Thanks so much - that is great information and really makes me feel good about all of this. I don't care that much about HD since my RV TVs aren't that big of a screen to really matter. Should I have my DTV programming changed to SD to save me a few $$...will it still work? You have been a wonderful help and have eased by stress.You already receive the HD and SD channels with your current receiver. You will not be able to not pay for HD, you just won't receive the programming. You can go into the receiver setup menu, find Display and then Preferences. Right now your SD programming is hidden from the guide. Change that to Show both or hide HD and you will be able to view the SD channels.

Thanks, Bill, you're a wealth of information and a blessing to me. I feel much better about the whole thing, thanks to you.

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Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Feb 02, 2014
GVJeeper wrote:
Thanks so much - that is great information and really makes me feel good about all of this. I don't care that much about HD since my RV TVs aren't that big of a screen to really matter. Should I have my DTV programming changed to SD to save me a few $$...will it still work? You have been a wonderful help and have eased by stress.

You already receive the HD and SD channels with your current receiver. You will not be able to not pay for HD, you just won't receive the programming. You can go into the receiver setup menu, find Display and then Preferences. Right now your SD programming is hidden from the guide. Change that to Show both or hide HD and you will be able to view the SD channels.
GVJeeper
Explorer
Feb 02, 2014
I found a SMW8 for only $40 on ebay from a reputable place.
GVJeeper
Explorer
Feb 02, 2014
Thanks so much - that is great information and really makes me feel good about all of this. I don't care that much about HD since my RV TVs aren't that big of a screen to really matter. Should I have my DTV programming changed to SD to save me a few $$...will it still work? You have been a wonderful help and have eased by stress.
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Feb 02, 2014
Yes, if you add the SWM8 kit to the Anser you will be able to use your HR-34 (that's the Genie) and the second TV receiver which I am guessing is a C-31 or 41 mini-Genie. You will not be able to get any of the DirecTV HD programming with the Anser but you will get all of the DTV SD programming. If you will be traveling for a few months or more I would recommend that you sign up for the DirecTV DNS service and you will get the LA Network programming where ever you travel.

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