HR44 receiver help with tailgate setup

[pptpw]

Direct TV recently upgraded me from an H-24 to an HR-44 receiver.

Previously, I used the H-24 at football tailgates connected to an extra slimline 3 dish with a multiswitch converter.


When I tried to hook up the HR-44 to the slimline 3 (no SWM) looks like the HR-44 is not compatible with multiswitch (SWM only).


So it looks like I either have to:
A) Buy another SWM dish and use the HR-44
B ) Buy another receiver that is compatible with the slimline 3/multiswitch


Any suggestions or other options? I'd prefer to stick with the slimline 3 if possible since I'm used to setting it up on the tripod. What's the best way to add a new receiver? I'm assuming I can just buy one on Craig's list rather than going thru DTV.

Thanks in advance!

 

[texasbrit]

replace the LNB on your dish with an SL3 SWM LNB, you will also need the power inserter. The LNB is a direct replacement. Then your HR44 will work OK.

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys pptpw!

Like texasbrit said, you have to use a swm lnb or swm multiswitch. The lnb is MUCH easier and cheaper. Be careful getting a receiver from anywhere other than Directv or an authorized dealer. If it's a leased unit, Directv won't let you activate it. Get the RID from the seller and ask Directv if it's leased or owned.

 

[pptpw]

Thanks for the responses! I ordered an SL3-SWM LNB from solid signal. I have a power inserter (model: PI21R1-03), that should work with the new LNB right?

 

[raoul5788]

Yes. You can use either 21 or 29 volt model with a swm lnb. The swm switches require the 29 volt model.