Dual LNB

[txtom911]

My antenna has just a single LNB. Am I missing out on something? What are the reasons for the multiple heads on some antennae?
I use a multi-switch (2x4) to operate 4 separate receivers. A couple of my receivers have two tuners. Can I install a 2x6 on my system to supply all the tuners or is some other configuration needed?

 

[bonscott87]

You miss out on any programming off 110 and 119 which is primarily HD, spanish and standard def locals. That's with the triple LNB dish.
The new 5 LNB adds in 99 and 103 which carry MPEG4 HD channels.

 

[damaged]

My antenna has just a single LNB. Am I missing out on something? What are the reasons for the multiple heads on some antennae?
I use a multi-switch (2x4) to operate 4 separate receivers. A couple of my receivers have two tuners. Can I install a 2x6 on my system to supply all the tuners or is some other configuration needed?

Like stated above, if you do not want/need internationals (spanish etc), or HD, you are missing nothing.

Yes, it is as simple as changing out the 2x4 with a 2x6 to feed more tuners.

 

[txtom911]

Thanks and another question.

Thanks. Since I haven't moved to an HD TV yet, don't need any international programs and all the locals are currently being received, I guess there is no reason to upgrade to additional LNB's.
My DVR receivers have two tuners. If I connect to both tuners, does that get billed by DTV as two receivers? Will my bill for 4 receivers suddenly change to 6 if I connect to the second tuner on each?

 

[VinPro]

My DVR receivers have two tuners. If I connect to both tuners, does that get billed by DTV as two receivers? Will my bill for 4 receivers suddenly change to 6 if I connect to the second tuner on each?

No, each DVR is treated as one receiver whether you have one tuner connected or two.