Can you buy the circle LNB filters for HR20-21 at store?

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After the debacle of the Hr20 locking up after over a year and them sending me a new hr21. I asked if since my 20 was still fine since it was a software issue and I need my OTA if I could keep the 21. They said they will waive the sale cost and just do the extra receiver for the 5 bucks a month. Problem is they only sent receiver with remote. I already use my 2 filters on my Hr20 and now want to disconect one of my 15's and in place put the new hr21. But I have to set it as OVAL 3 LNB's to work since I dont have the 2 filters. YIKES! Dont want to push my luck by asking Direct for some.
 
After the debacle of the Hr20 locking up after over a year and them sending me a new hr21. I asked if since my 20 was still fine since it was a software issue and I need my OTA if I could keep the 21. They said they will waive the sale cost and just do the extra receiver for the 5 bucks a month. Problem is they only sent receiver with remote. I already use my 2 filters on my Hr20 and now want to disconect one of my 15's and in place put the new hr21. But I have to set it as OVAL 3 LNB's to work since I dont have the 2 filters. YIKES! Dont want to push my luck by asking Direct for some.

Are you referring to the LNB's, what are these filters your talking about.
If you are using a HR20/21 and want the new HD channels you will need a Slimline dish regardless, if you call D* they will install it free, or you can buy one from a sight sponsor and install it yourself.
You need the 5 LNB set up in order to pick up the 99 and 103 sats.
Eventually they will go back to a 3 lnb set up, but that will be after they remove channels from the 110 and 119 sats.

Jimbo
 
Are you referring to the LNB's, what are these filters your talking about.
If you are using a HR20/21 and want the new HD channels you will need a Slimline dish regardless, if you call D* they will install it free, or you can buy one from a sight sponsor and install it yourself.
You need the 5 LNB set up in order to pick up the 99 and 103 sats.
Eventually they will go back to a 3 lnb set up, but that will be after they remove channels from the 110 and 119 sats.

Jimbo


Sorry to confuse. I already have the 5lnb new dish. The problem is you need the filters that your Rg-6 from the Dish feeds into just before they plug into your receivers. The receivers come with two. However since this was sent as a replacement receiver it did not contain the needed to to get sats 99-103 So I essentially have to set my second receiver to a 3 lnb oval setting to work properly as it wont find the other 2 sats without the filters.

The other sucky thing is they only dropped the standard 4 feeds straight to a grounding block with 4 feeds into my home. 2 into my living room so I am good there. one into the kids room and one into master bedroom. I dont want to shell out the bucks for the one wire switch option. They will comeback out and put a 6by8 switch in and drop one more rg6 to master for 80 bucks. I am okay with single feed for now but need those 2 line filters at receiver for most of my HD channels.

Does this make more sense.
Thanks again.
 
Sorry to confuse. I already have the 5lnb new dish. The problem is you need the filters that your Rg-6 from the Dish feeds into just before they plug into your receivers. The receivers come with two. However since this was sent as a replacement receiver it did not contain the needed to to get sats 99-103 So I essentially have to set my second receiver to a 3 lnb oval setting to work properly as it wont find the other 2 sats without the filters.

The other sucky thing is they only dropped the standard 4 feeds straight to a grounding block with 4 feeds into my home. 2 into my living room so I am good there. one into the kids room and one into master bedroom. I dont want to shell out the bucks for the one wire switch option. They will comeback out and put a 6by8 switch in and drop one more rg6 to master for 80 bucks. I am okay with single feed for now but need those 2 line filters at receiver for most of my HD channels.

Does this make more sense.
Thanks again.

Yes, this make much better sense now.
Unfortunatly , you cannot get the filters (BBC's Broadband Convertors) anywhere other than D*, they will send them out to you for free if you call and tell them you need some.
You can also order them online from D*'s website, I'm not sure where on the website, it's been awhile since I needed any.

Personally, I would call them and tell them you need some, tell them you need enough for all your rec's, this way you'll have a spare if you need it.

btw, if you can get channel 480, 481 it will tell you if your BBC's are working.

If you call them, tell them you need a WB6x8 multiswitch now and see if they will send you one free. It can't hurt to ask, or ask the next D* tech you see around ...

Jimbo
 
We have the filters in stock. $15 each plus S/H. If interested, give us a call at 1-888-529-9595 and ask to speak to Steve. He will help you.
 
Unfortunatly , you cannot get the filters (BBC's Broadband Convertors) anywhere other than D*, they will send them out to you for free if you call and tell them you need some.
You can also order them online from D*'s website, I'm not sure where on the website, it's been awhile since I needed any.

Personally, I would call them and tell them you need some, tell them you need enough for all your rec's, this way you'll have a spare if you need it.



Jimbo

We have the filters in stock. $15 each plus S/H. If interested, give us a call at 1-888-529-9595 and ask to speak to Steve. He will help you.

Sorry Steve,
You guys slipped my mind as far as getting them :eek:

I would still suggest he try D* first, as he should get them free from D*.
It's good to know that you have them :up

Jimbo
 
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