I have an AM24N, over-the-air tuner, which has been in my DirecTV circuit for years. In fact, nobody at "Technical Help" even knows what I'm talking about. I removed my AM24N since I really no longer need it. Now, with everything disconnected and removed my receiver keeps telling me it has been removed and needs to be replaced. The message stays on my screen until it times out. As I said, nobody seems to know what I'm talking about when I mention the AM24N. This AM24N was provided by DirecTV back before the "SPOT BEAM" era began. I'm guessing about 15 to 20 years back. If anybody knows anything about the AM24N please reply.

what happens when you put it back in? what harm or problems is it/will it/can it cause if you put it back in and leave it there?

Sounds like there is error checking built into the system software or firmware. Probably can’t do anything but tolerate the message or put it back in.

I guess I'll just deal with it every time I change sources. I can't believe they sold the boxes but nobody knows they exist. Well, I guess I can believe it. Consider where their technology comes from.

old tech. really not surprising. why not just re-insert the device?

15-20 years is an eternity for technology. And turnover is also high for satellite/cable techs. A few years ago I was looking for a 5 year old receiver for my RV's 18" dish and it took weeks to find a used one and DirecTV was no help.

Removing AM24N tuner from DirecTV satellite receiver

rk911
Explorer
Apr 08, 2023
what happens when you put it back in? what harm or problems is it/will it/can it cause if you put it back in and leave it there?
BB_TX
Nomad
Apr 08, 2023
Sounds like there is error checking built into the system software or firmware. Probably can’t do anything but tolerate the message or put it back in.
mikestock
Explorer
Apr 08, 2023
I guess I'll just deal with it every time I change sources. I can't believe they sold the boxes but nobody knows they exist. Well, I guess I can believe it. Consider where their technology comes from.
rk911
Explorer
Apr 09, 2023
old tech. really not surprising. why not just re-insert the device?
RAS43
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2023
15-20 years is an eternity for technology. And turnover is also high for satellite/cable techs. A few years ago I was looking for a 5 year old receiver for my RV's 18" dish and it took weeks to find a used one and DirecTV was no help.
rk911
Explorer
Apr 09, 2023
yeah, I suspect the employee turnover at DirecTV, Dish Network, SiriusXM, etc. is pretty high.
BB_TX
Nomad
Apr 09, 2023
Even google could not find any reference to it. Except for your post.
Learjet
Explorer
Apr 09, 2023
I have one sitting in my closet...headed for the garbage can...sad :(
LouLawrence
Explorer
Apr 09, 2023
If the receiver is also NOT a DVR I would suggest that you do a factory reset with the tuner not installed. It should put you back to where the receiver was before you installed the tuner.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2023
If the device is optional then there are two sets of what are called Binary files (BIN) for your receier. the other name (more proper) is Firmware or software (Depending on how the receiver stores it) you need the proper version of the "Ware".

Or there is a menu setting but don't ask me where.