Upgrade from HR20 to HR24

[cspiteri]

I`m upgrading from my old HR20 to the HR24. I`ve had conflicting information on if I will need to use the two external modules on the Sat in connections.
One dealer asked something about SWM. I don`t have a clue as to what that is. I have a SlimLine 3 lnb dish, if that`s any help.
Thank you

 

[JUCJ85]

are you talking about b band converters? If so Yes, i believe they are required, as I have both a HR20 and HR24 and both have them.

 

[cspiteri]

I`m not sure what they`re called but they have a connector which the lead from the dish plugs into and on the opposite end a lead which plugs into the HR20.

 

[JUCJ85]

are they connected to the satelitte in's 1 and 2?

 

[cspiteri]

Yes they are connected as described in your post. One dealer told me that they are not needed with the HR24 while another said they were required.

 

[raoul5788]

With the regular setup you need them with all models except the 23 series. If you are using a swm setup, then you don't need them at all. The swm setup uses one cable only.

 

[sexton772]

yup your gonna need the bbcs if they dont update your entire system.