I want another DVR but I don't have room on my dish for it. Advice?

[crazymom]

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]

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.

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys crazymom!

 

[TheTechGuru]

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]

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.