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Directv swm 840 kit

GTO66
Explorer II
Explorer II
I'm trying to get my H-25 receiver to work with an older gm 1518 carryout by using a swm 840 kit. Does anyone know if the 21 volt power inserter will work with this system or will you need a 29 volt power inserter? Thanks
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GTO66
Explorer II
Explorer II
Thanks, that's how I plan to wire it. Just hope to get a little more life out of the carryout. When/if I go to another RV I've started to look at the SKSWM-3 traveler that works with directv and a kit can be used to allow it to be changed to dish. I like to have a option should one provider gets out of control. I did also order the terminator caps.

Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Explorer II
You should not have any problems getting the Carryout to work with the SWM 8 setup. Connect the switch at the dome with a couple of short coax pieces and run 1 coax to the coach. The PI goes inside behind the receiver. Be sure to cap any unused ports with terminator caps (the ones with a center wire).
What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
Can't we all just get along?

GTO66
Explorer II
Explorer II
Just ordered one not sure this is going to work but the swm 840 switch for 30.and the power inserter for 5.95 its worth a shot.

Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Explorer II
Yep, I can't seem to find a channel tonight NOT broadcasting College Ball. Even if it did work sometimes, it will not work properly all of the time without the PI29.
What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
Can't we all just get along?

GTO66
Explorer II
Explorer II
Ok thanks better get one on order because without tv this time of year college football, baseball play offs there be little camping.

Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Explorer II
No, you need the PI29 power inserter (29V).
What I post is my 2 cents and nothing more. Please don't read anything into my post that's not there. If you disagree, that's OK.
Can't we all just get along?

GTO66
Explorer II
Explorer II
Thanks I haven't tried it yet as I'm waiting on the 840 switch to arrive, I have a 21 volt inserter, but have seen info that a 29 volt maybe needed want to get one on the way if necessary.

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
SWM should be 21V. The problem might be your old LNB.