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Adding 3rd LNB to DirecTv oval dish...

Sep 5, 2005 9:47PM PDT

Just bought Hatachi 50V500 and DirecTv+Tivo DVR, I am now lead to beleive that I need a multiswitch between new LNB(2 outputs) and 2 inputs of DTV unit in order for the sat. receiver to "see" a signal and thus pass the initial setup test.

Second related question is; because I am dedicating this LNB only to my HD setup, will the system allow me to use a second multiswitch, or does the DTV system want to see the same multiswitch in use on all LNB's??

Thankful for all input, suggestions...

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Have youn talk with direcTV about this?
Sep 6, 2005 12:46AM PDT

My guess is that they want to be in control so I don't think you can just attach anything you want to the system.

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have you talked...
Sep 6, 2005 10:21PM PDT

I have called directv, they claim that I do not, but I'm still left with the dilema. ????

Thanks for your reply.

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This don't sound like good public relation to me.
Sep 7, 2005 1:24AM PDT

Hope someone will come along and give you some tips/info. Good luck.

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Adding 3rd LNB to DirecTv oval dish..
Sep 7, 2005 3:38AM PDT

I have seen Direct TV dishes with 3 LNB on them.
Since I Dish I'm not very fimilar with Direct, so here is a link that may be helpfull. John
http://www.dbstalk.com/