DirecTV/SWM/SD DVR
We have been using an old 18" dish with two cables, each running to a separate SD receiver. We recently upgraded to two SD DVRs. For full functionality, the DVRs need two cables each or a SWM setup. W...
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Bill.Satellite wrote:kellertx5er wrote:CA Traveler wrote:
OP,
From your posts apparently your only option is to run a second coax to each receiver and add a multiswitch which should be less than $50. Why do you insist on one coax only?
Because the trailer, like most, has only one coax to each TV location. The dish is dual LNB so only has the two outputs. I was wrong earlier, the receivers are R16 with SWM capability.
So all I need is a SWM? I have read something about a 'power inserter'. What is that about?
You will need a SWM8 switch, SWM splitter and a PI29 power inserter. The setup can be found here.
http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload/2452282.pdf
Thanks Bill, but once again I need to emphasize that we have an SD setup. The link is for an HD dish/DVR. Does it matter? I wish to continue using our 18" dish and SD DVRs.
