C crazymom New Member Original poster Mar 10, 2014 3 0 United States Mar 10, 2014 #1 I currently have 1 DVR and 1 regular Direct TV box. I want one more DVR but my dish only has 1 more hookup available. Since the DVR requires 2 hookups (cables) how can I fix it?
I currently have 1 DVR and 1 regular Direct TV box. I want one more DVR but my dish only has 1 more hookup available. Since the DVR requires 2 hookups (cables) how can I fix it?
TheTechGuru SatelliteGuys Pro Oct 30, 2010 1,862 226 Texas Mar 10, 2014 #2 The cheap option is a Zinwell Multi-Switch. I have 3 of them, I'd send you one in a USPS Priority Mail flat rate envelope for $10 ($6 savings over SolidSignal) The expensive option would be to upgrade to a SWM LNB. Last edited: Mar 10, 2014
The cheap option is a Zinwell Multi-Switch. I have 3 of them, I'd send you one in a USPS Priority Mail flat rate envelope for $10 ($6 savings over SolidSignal) The expensive option would be to upgrade to a SWM LNB.
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TheTechGuru SatelliteGuys Pro Oct 30, 2010 1,862 226 Texas Mar 11, 2014 #4 Almost forgot, if that is a HD-DVR you are adding you are going to need two BBC (B-Band Converters), if it's SD you're fine. It's best to ask DirecTV for BBC's for free vs buying them somewhere.
Almost forgot, if that is a HD-DVR you are adding you are going to need two BBC (B-Band Converters), if it's SD you're fine. It's best to ask DirecTV for BBC's for free vs buying them somewhere.
cave1376 SatelliteGuys Pro Mar 25, 2010 823 0 Hells waiting room (El Paso,TX) Mar 11, 2014 #5 The next time you see a D* van, ask the tech if he has two extra BBC's. He did and he gave them to me. PLEASE LOG IN TO GET RID OF THESE ADS!
The next time you see a D* van, ask the tech if he has two extra BBC's. He did and he gave them to me. PLEASE LOG IN TO GET RID OF THESE ADS!