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Claude Greiner
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Last reply · posted in DIRECTV General Forum
Just spent about a week putting this together.

Got the following switches

(4) Swm16 switches
(1) Dswim 30
(1) Legacy 6x8

The entire board is wired to support flex 1 and flex2 for the new reverse band LNB. In addition I installed a Gigabyte switch to support (5) cinema connection kits.

The purpose of this was so I could test a commercial com2000 system, and to activate multiple receivers.

The legacy 6x8 is just in case we need a legacy feed for something.

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It might have been a little simpler and smaller to mount those switches vertically using Sonora's SWM rack like I used in my install below. https://www.sonoradesign.com/product.php?productid=821, there is also an 8 bay version. Also wouldn't need so many PI29s using their 24v 2A power supplies - three would power all the switches + amp + locker.

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Hey nice work ...

Though I've been informed on a thread about the DSWM-30 on dbstalk.com from an inside source through slice that the analog SWiM-16s' flexports will not be compatible with the RB output ports 5 and 6 of the new RB legacy LNB.

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Claude Greiner
It might have been a little simpler and smaller to mount those switches vertically using Sonora's SWM rack like I used in my install below. https://www.sonoradesign.com/product.php?productid=821, there is also an 8 bay version. Also wouldn't need so many PI29s using their 24v 2A power supplies - three would power all the switches + amp + locker.

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NICE!

I have different color mini RG59, But it's not approved for a D2 type distribution panel.

The same goes for the F81 female to female Splice connectors used to join the polarity locker and amp.

I pretty much did this to Directv specs using their approved equipment.

So 3 SWM 16's are used to test a 48 channel Com2000 system for hotels.

The 4th SWM 16 goes to my front counter for test feeds to authorize multiple receivers.

The DSWM 30 is used for my office receivers and the other half the switch goes to my front counter for test feeds.

The legacy 6x8 output also goes to my front desk for test feeds.
Claude Greiner
One thing I did learn is the USB DECCAS cannot be powered by a USB charger.

For some reason it needs to be connected to a receiver, computer or modem.

My plan was to use a 6 port 7.5 amp USB power strip and power it with USB connections. I had to switch to H25 power supplies instead.
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NICE!

I have different color mini RG59, But it's not approved for a D2 type distribution panel.

The same goes for the F81 female to female Splice connectors used to join the polarity locker and amp.

I pretty much did this to Directv specs using their approved equipment.

The colored coax I used is RG6, swept to 4.5 GHz (intended for HD SDI production, I think) I found a place online that sold the various colors in 10 foot chunks pretty cheap.

I know the F71 barrels aren't approved, but it takes up less space and I don't have to care about Directv approval :)
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Hey nice work ...

Though I've been informed on a thread about the DSWM-30 on dbstalk.com from an inside source through slice that the analog SWiM-16s' flexports will not be compatible with the RB output ports 5 and 6 of the new RB legacy LNB.

The incompatibility stems from the fact that the satellite setup screen won't have an available selection for the 'legacy reverse band LNB' / 'analog SWM' combo, not because the analog SWM can't hack it.
Claude Greiner
The colored coax I used is RG6, swept to 4.5 GHz (intended for HD SDI production, I think) I found a place online that sold the various colors in 10 foot chunks pretty cheap.

I know the F71 barrels aren't approved, but it takes up less space and I don't have to care about Directv approval :)

Where did I get the colored RG6?

All I can find is black, white and a peach color
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One thing I did learn is the USB DECCAS cannot be powered by a USB charger.

For some reason it needs to be connected to a receiver, computer or modem.

My plan was to use a 6 port 7.5 amp USB power strip and power it with USB connections. I had to switch to H25 power supplies instead.

Not that it helps you if you're going the full Directv supported route, but at least for the old white DECAs, you can feed them 24v and they're happy with it. At least the one I've been feeding 24v into (mounted off picture to the left a bit) hasn't ever complained.
Claude Greiner
Not that it helps you if you're going the full Directv supported route, but at least for the old white DECAs, you can feed them 24v and they're happy with it. At least the one I've been feeding 24v into (mounted off picture to the left a bit) hasn't ever complained.

Depends on what I can get my hands on. The USB DECCAS seem to be the most compact.

I do not like the ones with the coax to RF adaptor
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Where did I get the colored RG6?

All I can find is black, white and a peach color

Dug a bit and found the old email receipt. It is Gepco VSD2001. I found the link, it looks like they currently don't have all the colors available where I bought it, but maybe you can find it elsewhere.

http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/068470-Gepco-VSD2001-PRICED-PER-FOOT
Claude Greiner
Ouch 36 cents per foot!

The black cable I'm using now from Directv distributor I got for 1.6 cents per foot.

Normally I pay about 4-5 cents per foot
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The incompatibility stems from the fact that the satellite setup screen won't have an available selection for the 'legacy reverse band LNB' / 'analog SWM' combo, not because the analog SWM can't hack it.
True....

But my point was that for whatever the specific reason(s), the flexports on the analog SWiM-16s will not work with the new SL-5RB's Reverse Band output ports 5 and 6. [emoji4]

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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city :rolleyes:
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I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Not alot of dish customers any more
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I'm not a big fan of the new layout, especially on my Apple TV. It used to look like the old Guide layout on the Hopper 3, but they changed parts of that, too.
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I really dislike change for the sake of change
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
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Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
dishstaller
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.


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dishstaller
BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.
meStevo
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.

Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!




Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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I've seen it twice. Can't recommend the audio book enough, Ray Porter's performance is amazing and there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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Forgot to comment. I did watch when it first came out on MGM. I enjoyed it a lot. I think reading the book made it easier to watch. Several friends commented it was a little hard to follow.
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"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
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.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
I agree. That can go for pretty much any book vs movie. Back when I was single I would read any Stephen King or John Grisham book I could get my hands on. When you read a book you make up the scenes and characters in your mind.....the movie version always disappoints.
meStevo
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
meStevo
Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


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dishstaller
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I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.

I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.


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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Tickle Me (Dirty, Dirty Feeling) - Elvis Presley
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Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson