old 3x4 multiswitch with 5 lnb slimeline dish

[was4346]

I currently have a 2 lnb directv dish with the 2 rg6 runs to a 3x4 multiswitch. I am going to install a slimeline 5 lnb dish and add a HR22 receiver. Will I be able to use the 2 rg6 runs and 3x4 multiswitch with my present set-up, then just run 2 new rg6 runs to my HR22 ? I will be using the original 4 standard receivers and the new HR22 digital receiver.

 

[twizt3dsist3r]

a 3x4 will not correctly pass the 119 satellite and should not be used, if you have 4 existing lines and are adding a hddvr to have a total of 6, then you should use a 6x8. i guess it should work in theory though, you only need a sl3 though not a 5. If you have a dual lnb dish (18" round) however if you have the old 18x24 (two physical dual lnbs) run into a 4x4 and you are mistaking the switch then the 5lnb is required.

And I would also just call directv to do this, setting up a ka/ku yourself can be very complicated, and the switch and all correct hardware will be included free of charge to you.

 

[harshness]

The plain answer is no.

All four lines from the dish will go to a WB68 and then out to the tuners.

You can save yourself some money and headache (assuming this is a lawful install) by having DIRECTV do at least the dish and the switchgear for you.

 

[was4346]

The old dish is a 18" round dual lnb and yes I am a current customer. Thank you for the help. I may just keep the 18" dish up for the older receivers.

 

[harshness]

The mast for the round dish won't work for the Slimline anyway.