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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Winegard1 wrote:
Just wanting to add some input here.
All HD receivers can get standard definition as long as DirecTV is broadcasting the channel you want to watch in standard definition. This receiver compatibility list with all our DirecTV satellite antennas should also be a help to everyone here.
http://www.winegard.com/directv/satellite-antennas.php
If you have the Genie at home, and want to use it with any other Winegard satellite antenna that is not the SK-SWM3, you will need a SWM kit. We sell it for $189.99 and the model number is SWM-840. This will allow you to use the Genie, or any other SWM-only receiver box with a non-SWM satellite antenna.
No offense to the good folks at Winegard, but the same parts can be obtained for significantly less if you buy them from Amazon. All that's needed is a SWM8 switch and a PI-29 power inserter.
Winegard provides the necessary instructions here: Using Winegard satellite hardware with SWM
