DirecTV
We just signed up for DirecTV and were assured that using it in our RV would not be an issue. However, when we started to shop for a Satellite antenna, almost all except the most expensive state that...
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The HR24 receiver can display SD only, HD only or both but for HD you must have a HD capable dish. You can use the 2 turner multiswitch inputs or just one with a SWM dish.
The HR44 can display can display SD only, HD only or both but you must have a SWM dish.
The 18" round dish is SD only. For HD you need a Slimline equivalent dish that is either multiswitch capable or SWM.
OP Your mileage may differ depending upon what type of dish and receiver you have at home.
I had the 4 coax Slimline at home with a multiswitch and 2 coax to the HR24. Moved the HR24 to the rig with a 18" dish and 2 LBNs and configured the HR24 for that dish.
I now have a Slimline SWM dish at home and a RF Mogul SWM dish on the rig. The HR44 works on both with no configuration changes. It's also uses RF for the remote and as such is behind closed cabinet doors.
The HR44 can display can display SD only, HD only or both but you must have a SWM dish.
The 18" round dish is SD only. For HD you need a Slimline equivalent dish that is either multiswitch capable or SWM.
OP Your mileage may differ depending upon what type of dish and receiver you have at home.
I had the 4 coax Slimline at home with a multiswitch and 2 coax to the HR24. Moved the HR24 to the rig with a 18" dish and 2 LBNs and configured the HR24 for that dish.
I now have a Slimline SWM dish at home and a RF Mogul SWM dish on the rig. The HR44 works on both with no configuration changes. It's also uses RF for the remote and as such is behind closed cabinet doors.
