Help adding another reciever

[h2oski]

I currently have two 622 recievers in the house. I called to add a third 622 and they placed my order as a lease. Once the techs showed up today they informed me that dish will not allow 3 622s on the same account.

I have three HD TVs and I need to keep the 2 622s I have, I can't stand watching my wifes soap operas that she records. What is the best option for adding a 3rd HD tuner? I don't need DVR capabilities on the third, but it would be nice. If I buy a 211 or 622 will I be able to hook that up to my current installation without problems? I currently have two cables coming from the dish that are used for the 2 622s. Can I just split one of those to run to the third reciever?

Thanks

Andy

 

[mdonnelly]

...I currently have two cables coming from the dish that are used for the 2 622s. Can I just split one of those to run to the third reciever?

Thanks

Andy

Nope, you can't split the line going from the dish to the reciever.

To add a receiver to your setup, you'll either:
1) have to add a DPP44 switch, that feeds up to four receivers, or
2) you'll have to replace your current satellite dish with the Dish 1000.2, which can feed up to three receivers.

 

[h2oski]

Is there a difference between a DP44 and a DPP44?

 

[Jared Twomey]

Is there a difference between a DP44 and a DPP44?

Technically there is no such thing as a DP44 switch, people may call it that, but it is actually a DPP44 switch.