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Like2Travel
Explorer
Sep 15, 2013

Directv SWM SL3 System Not getting Signal on 103

I have Directv at home with two HR24 DVRs. They are non-SWM using a SL3. When I take my RV off, I take one of the DVRs with me. In the RV, I have a SL3 dish with a tripod. This system is SWM. I have ...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Sep 15, 2013
BTW SWM has the ability to transmit 5 signals at once on the coax. ie A good quality coax with barrel connectors should be used especially for longer runs. This is due to the additional bandwidth required on the coax. You may/may not have a signal quality issue with other coax and connectors and coax length can be a factor.

Even with the HR24 and 2 channels you may encounter coax issues.

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