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Nutinelse2do
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Jun 14, 2014

Convert winegard sk3005 to swm

Afternoon,

Just looking for confirmation on someone who has done this..

I am thinking of buying a Winegard 3005 from craigslist and have read it can be converted to SWM model if I change the LNB to this for $91.00

http://www.satpro.tv/directv-slimline-lnb-kit.aspx

Is this correct?
  • Bill.Satellite wrote:
    No, that is not correct. You will first need to verify that the SK-3005 has 4 coax outputs available at the base and not only 3. If there are 4 then you will just need to add a SWM8 switch and a PI29 power inserter inside the coach.
    There are many threads about this but you can look at the Winegard SWM setup .pdf here:
    http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/2452282.pdf


    Bill you installed my SK3005 in Jan of 2011 near Quartzsite.
    Do you know if it has 4 coax outputs?
    We are going to sell the rig and I would like to be able to tell a new owner if it can be converted to SWM with a SWM8.
  • Only the 3 port/4 port issue. Otherwise, if you are confident that the unit actually does work and you are paying a reasonable price, the antenna is a great antenna.
  • As always Sir, thank you for the information. One followup question.

    Do you see any issue buying a used unit? Parts if needed etc?
  • No, that is not correct. You will first need to verify that the SK-3005 has 4 coax outputs available at the base and not only 3. If there are 4 then you will just need to add a SWM8 switch and a PI29 power inserter inside the coach.
    There are many threads about this but you can look at the Winegard SWM setup .pdf here:
    http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/2452282.pdf