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kg1d_dx
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Jun 28, 2013

KVH Dish with Directv SWM dish

I have a KVH in motion dish on the RV but it is not capable of receiving HD Channels so I got a Directv Slimline 5 LNB dish with SWM technology how do I set up the system so I can use either dish? The KVH uses 2 lnbs and a multiswitch.

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  • kg1d dx wrote:
    I have a KVH in motion dish on the RV but it is not capable of receiving HD Channels so I got a Directv Slimline 5 LNB dish with SWM technology how do I set up the system so I can use either dish? The KVH uses 2 lnbs and a multiswitch.


    Your KVH has only 1 LNB (called a dual LNB due to having dual outputs). It can see only one satellite at a time and usually just the 101 satellite for the DTV SDTV programming.
    To change from this setup to a tripod mounted SL5 antenna you will need to go to Menu>Settings>Satellite>Repeat Satellite Setup>Dash and then set the new antenna type and switch type here. While here, click on Signal Strength and then Signal Meter. Get yourself locked onto the 3 main satellites (99, 101, 103) with 70+ signals and then complete the setup routine. You should be watching TV once you have it all setup correctly.
  • You need to read up on SWM technology and howmit is setup. Basically one coax from the dish thru a splitter and power supply. None of which you use with the dome.
  • You'll have to tell the receiver which dish you're using.

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