Multiswitch question

[roscoslick]

I have DirectTV HD dish with 4 inputs. Installed a 5x8 multiswitch. Currently have 5 tvs hooked up to the multiswitch. The first 2 tvs on the switch work fine but the next 3 tvs are "searching for signal". The multiswitch is a DC powered unit but I have yet to plug it in. I am hoping that this is the problem? The 3 tvs that are not working are within 60ft of the multiswitch and I figured that it might not need to be powered. Can anyone offer any advice?

Thanks!

Cdiddy

 

[boba]

For Slimline dish you need a WB68 switch your 5x8 is wrong.

 

[texasbrit]

As boba says, you need a WB68. The powered 5x8 switch you have is an older switch that does not support the frequencies from the satellites that deliver the HD channels.

 

[roscoslick]

where can i buy the wb68 switch and how much is it typically???

thanks for your help guys!

cdiddy

 

[texasbrit]

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