Bill,need help! Carryout G2+
We currently have a DTV setup with two R16-500 SD DVRs, operating in SWM mode. I received a Carryout G2+ for my birthday. Have a few questions. Can it operate the two dvrs, using both tuners in each? ...
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kellertx5er wrote:
We currently have a DTV setup with two R16-500 SD DVRs, operating in SWM mode. I received a Carryout G2+ for my birthday. Have a few questions. Can it operate the two dvrs, using both tuners in each? If so, what are the proper settings? Apparently the G2+ does not support SWM, so does that mean two cables from 'dish' to the trailer are required? Lastly, the G2+ directions say to use the supplied 25' cable, is that the limit on cabling?
Had no luck trying to set up first time.
Thanks for any help you can give.
If you add the SWM8 hardware to your G2+ you should be able to use both DVR's. I don't believe the R16 required SWM so you could also use 1 R16 using the 2 available outputs (main output must go to tuner 1) or you might be able to run both as single tuner receivers using 1 output to each receiver.
Here's the SWM8 guide. Be sure to get the PI29 power inserter.
Winegard SWM Guide
I doubt the 25' is the max but I have never played with one. The better quality coax you use the better your chances would be of getting a longer run.
