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Without a BBC the receiver just will not see the 99 (except with the H23 and HR23 because it is built in on those models).

Only MRV compatible receivers are all current HD/DVR's, all current HD receivers except for the H20 (but that is not used on new installs) and one standard def DVR the H22 which will automatically become an HD/DVR on an HD system. With a new install you will get 1 HD/DVR and 1 HD receiver for...

Best way to save shows on the DVR is either a DVD burner or a video capturing device for the PC.

If all you are trying to do is run 1 HD receiver, then run a a single coax from the LNB to receiver. Don't worry about the other 3 ports.

You can still buy receivers from retailers, off ebay and from other online retailers. However, it will still be leased not owned. The "SWM box" you are referring to is actually a "SWM Power Inserter" It powers the SWM LNB on the dish.

I call 6 days a week, Mon through Sat and on a rare occasion even on a Sun. Of course I do this during normal ET business hours. And always get the US. Occasionally I might get some poor English but the funny thing is they are usually Americans. LOL I will say if there is one thing I like...

HDMI is the best choice and will give true HD Component video with Audio is next best also giving true HD but it limited to 1080i (although that is all D* delivers other then PPV type stuff). Other means are HDMI with a DVI adapter at the TV but you will also need audio cables then. This will...

Mastec has a Philippines call center but to the best of my knowledge all of DirecTv's call centers are still in the US. I have call literally 1000's of times and never once got anyone outside of the US. Now I have had a few accents from other countries and many that sounded a little "light in...

It does not matter what receiver is with the power inserter. However, the power inserter needs to stay where it is unless you change the lines around at the splitter.

Best bang for the buck is the Acutrac22. I used to have one and the only issue with it is the battery life sucks. At the time it was the only digital meter that would do Wildblue also. (although that is something you do not have to worry about). Most professional installers choose the Bird Dog...

I meant to say 7 days (I guess I was pushing the 12hr+ button to check and probably drinking a 12oz at the same time so the number 12 was on my brain lol) The "Donk" does not bother me at all. In fact I rarely hear it.

Yeah but it also takes a legacy LNB and gets a bit more complicated. And since he said he has 3 HD receivers which unless they are pre 20 series they are all SWM compatible and a swm LNB I just eliminated that part because if he really does have a SWM multiswitch he won't need it.

One phone line will ping them all no matter what kind of receiver it is. If you think they may enjoy a bunch of free movies, Video on Demand, and dvr2pc then getting a cheap non wireless router and the cinema kit might be worth it.

On a SWM system we only need to hook one receiver to a phone line to ping them all. But if we give you an internet connection we don't have to hook up any phone lines and all the receivers will still ping. Add MRV and if you do not want it, cancel it after a month. That 2nd HD then just cost...

There are several ways but basic is LNB to splitter red power passing port to red port on power inserter white port on power inserter to receiver. Other two receivers hook directly splitter.