Built in switch

[Abby]

Sorry to be posting on subjects that seem to repeat themselves. I am trying to learn as much as possible. Here is a question. Can someone explain to me the built in switch I hear about on dishes. How do you check for it. Is there something you need to do to use it etc.


Thanks

 

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

Abby, The only dish that DIRECTV has with a built-in switch is the triple LNB 18"x20" phase III antenna system. The 4x4 switch is built-in to the triple LNB head.

-Robert

 

[Abby]

Thanks ok I see. Just having trouble getting anything on 119 degrees. If my 101 is pointed correctly shouldn't 119 also be there?

 

[Abby]

Ok looking at my dish I do have a spot for LNB C. I pulled of the protective plastic cover and saw 1 input. I assume that is for HDTV. So I am also assumeing perhaps my dish does have a built in switch. How does someone check for that. Is there something I need to do?

 

[Neutron]

Abby,

Your dish is the Phase-II dish that only has 101 and 119. You have a spot for the Sat C kit which is 110. That dish does not have a built in multiswitch, only the Phase-III dish does.

 

[Incaico]

Abby,

Your dish is the Phase-II dish that only has 101 and 119. You have a spot for the Sat C kit which is 110. That dish does not have a built in multiswitch, only the Phase-III dish does.

It does not have built in switch but a 4x4 should be bolted to the back.