DirecTV with up to 8 DVRs

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DirecTV with up to 8 DVRs

01-28-2009, 04:44 PM

I have a residential installation as follows:

Bldg 1.
- Dish is located at this building.
- The multi-switch will be approx. 50' from the dish.
- Up to 4 TVs. Each may be connected to a DVR

Bldg 2.
- Approx 150'-200' from Bldg 1 (using the same dish)
- Up to 4 TVs. Each may be connected to a DVR

Question:
- Can I do this with SWM?
- What kind of hardware do I need (switchers, splitters, dish, etc.)
- Pulling wire right now, need to know how many RG6 to run from Bldg 1 to Bldg 2.
- Final install will be in 4-6 months.
- Location in California, no sub-zero issues.
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WK-Jeff

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01-28-2009, 05:35 PM

Yes, you can do it with SWM. You will want 4 cables from bldg 1 to bldg 2, and I'd recommend that you run RG11 if you can. Not a huge deal if you run RG6. You'll need additional equipment (polarity locker and possibly an amplifier). You'll also need a tap at building 1, You'll need a SWM in building 1 and one in building 2.

This sounds much like another SWM setup that I was designing for someone who emailed recenly..... if you want more help, you should feel free to contact us.
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