I currentlyhave a newer 18X24 DirecTV satellite connected to two recievers (on D11 and one newer one) supplied via separate underground cable runs that I installed in plastic cnduit to the receivers located in the basement of my house about 275 feet from the dish. While it generally works well, one of the receivers doesn't work quite as relaibly as the other. I assume I have some signal loss issues due to the distance - that pretty much goes without saying. I also have 110V power near the dish, so can installed powered equiment, or amplifiers at that location (my garage building) or in the house basement, where I have a communications panel installed.

My quesiton, should I install a SMW inline amp on the output of the satellite, then run to a splitter in the basement, then use the splitter to supply the 2 or 3 receivers?

Next, if there is signal loss across the distance, can a second SWM inline amp be installed in the basement at my communications panel in front of the splitter?

I believe the satellite has a multiplexer, however, do I even need to use the second line coming from the satellite if I use the above configration, and do I even need a SWM8? UNfortunately, when I called the idiots at DirecTV support via phone, she told me the only way I could supply the second receiver, was from a second line, and new nothing about multi-switches, splitters, and amps that I have since learned about from you website.


Many thanks for your help/guidance.
Joe