New installation, adding an H20 receiver

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The Marquis

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Sep 17, 2007

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• Sep 17, 2007

• #1

I am new to DirecTV, having gotten it installed on Saturday. My current setup has just one receiver, the H20.

I'm interested in adding a second H20 reciever, if that's possible. I was considering purchasing one from ebay. Is it possible to add a used receiver to my installation, or do I need a brand new one? What do I need to do to physically install a second receiver? Do I need to contact DirecTV once I do?

Thanks in advance.

 

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jcflesh

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Sep 16, 2007

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• Sep 17, 2007

• #2

YOu can add as many receiver as you please. (new or used).. You just have to make sure that your dish is capable of many lines (if not, you need a multiswitch) and if the new receiver doesnt have a access card, im sure directv will send you a new one., once connected you do have to contact directv so that they send the signal to that additional receiver for an extra charge for for receiver.

 

boba

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Dec 12, 2003

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• Sep 17, 2007

• #3

AS a new cusatomer you have 3 days to change your account. Sat/Sunday/Monday, call today and you should be able to get the receiver installed free except for the $99 upgrade fee. Call tomorrow and you may have to wait before you can upgrade your lease. I believe it is 6 mo. from starting the account before you can upgrade. Buying used equipment won't save you still pay $5/Mo. for additional receivers on your account.

 

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The Marquis

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• Sep 17, 2007

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Thanks for answers, guys. I had no idea about the $5/month charge for an additional reciever.

I do have a couple more questions:
If I only wanted the additional receiver to be active during football season, could I deactivate it in January and reactivate it next September?

How will I know if my dish is capable of many lines, or if I need a multiswitch? Can I tell just by looking at it?

 

boba

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Dec 12, 2003

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• Sep 17, 2007

• #5

If you have an H20 you should have an AU9 Slimline that has a 4 way multiswitch built in. Read your copy of the 24month contract you signed for the answer to your other question.