Directv Receivers

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Our Motorhome has Directv and a Winegard in-motion (single LNB) roof mounted antenna. We decided to put the coach on consignment for sale. We removed both receivers and returned them to Directv as they had directed. After some lengthy thought we decided to take the coach off the market. When talking to Directv we get all kinds of mixed messages as to what type of receivers to use and pricing. We are limited to some extent as the coach receivers are on our stick house subscription. We would like to have recorders on one or both of these receivers. Suggestions on what/where to buy will be appreciated.

bill_satellite · Answer

You can use any DTV receiver with your dome.  However, I would stick to an H24 or HR24 (DVR) as the H25 and higher model number receivers will require to you add the SWM8 hardware to your current setup.  It's not difficult and it only costs about $100 but unless you plan to spend a lot of time in the RV it's likely not worth it.  Keep in mind that if you will not be using the receiver(s) in your home when you are in the RV you can simply move the home receiver to the RV and use that until you return.

old_guy · Answer

my son was a directv installer and he told me the same thing  bill said.  I wanted to do all the install and he told me it is a waste of time and money to do so since we already had the recievers that can do double duty

ca_traveler · Answer

For years we used the HR24 DVR at home and in the rig including the rig in-motion dome. 3 years ago we could not get the olympics in Oregon and found SD transmission was no longer available in that area. We switched to a HD dish.

Since then there are reliable reports that DTV will stop all SD transmission in 2019. Possibly this is part of the DTV message to you as they plan for this transmission. ie No new SD accounts and push for conversion to HD.

dave_h_m · Answer

I been doing like Bill says for years

robanddi · Answer

Thanks to all for your input. I think we need to look for H24 type receivers. Our stick house has a Genie and three slave units and I don't think that would work in the coach. I think I'll look for a couple of H24 DVR units.

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