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.
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.