HR24 audio feedback

[tommy_g]

I've just changed my Directv home service to hd with a Genie and two clients. I put an HR24 DVR in my rv and use a portable dish with SWM technology. After having sd for years, I am(for the first time) having trouble setting up. The cheapie hand held meters don't work with SWM and I don't seem to have an audible on the signal meters anymore. I eventually get a good enough signal but back and forth visual only is very time consuming. Should there be an audible? If so, am I not setting something correctly or is my new HR24 defective?

[EV2]

Feel your pain! I found an old DVDs player with a/v input for the screen. With a double outlet extension cord from the coach to the dish, power up the receiver and watch the video output on the little screen. A little extra moving of the receiver and two boots, but works well for a quick and best alignment.
Not recommended for setup in the rain;)

[Triker33]

A Trav'ler SWM takes less then 10 minutes and locked on, usually by the time I have water & sewer hook up done. Much faster putting it down.

[tommy_g]

Thanks Y'all. Other answers have informed me that none of the new Directv hd receivers have the audio anymore. With the new and much larger dish, I have to break down and rebuild it every time as well. I'm still figuring out if hd is important enough to justify the 1 to 2 hour set up versus the 10 minutes for sd.

[SCVJeff]

no audio...
CA Travelers camera suggestion is about the best with the least peeps idea

[CA_Traveler]

With a partner you can use 2 way radios or else a camera setup like a baby monitor.