Newbie Question - DirecTv SWM Dish/LNB RV Install Using a Non-SWM Receiver

[Brad4436]

Hi folks, I am a newbie to DirecTv system installs and a subscriber to this wonderful forum. After doing a lot of research on this site, I purchased a “DirecTv Swim Mobile RV Portable Satellite Dish Tripod Kit SWM SL3S” for use with our travel trailer on weekends. My plan was to use the H25-500 receiver from the spare bedroom with the system when we travel.

After checking all the receivers in our home system, I discovered we have a H24-100 receiver in the den. Can I eliminate the need to use the power inserter in the travel trailer SWM SL3S setup if I use the H24-100 receiver instead of the H25? In other words, will the H24-100 receiver provide the 21 volts needed to power the SWM LNB? That would one less item I have to plug into the travel trailer and I don’t want to have to purchase a different dish and LNB.

Thanks in advance

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys Brad4436!
No, you still need the power inserter. Only the H44, HR54, and HS17 don't need an external power inserter since they have one built in.

 

[Jimbo]

However, if he wants to use the H24 instead of the H25, he can use the older Non SWM LNB if he wants, thus eliminating the Power inserter, as the H24 will power the Non SWM LNB.

Brad,
Is the issue, not enough places to plug stuff in ?
If so, you can introduce the Power Inserter (PI) into the system at any location, doesn't need to be at the recvr.

Personally, I use the HR24 in the basement and PI as well that way I have less to deal with up top at the TV location.

 

[Claude Greiner]

There is no difference between an h24 and h25

 

[slice1900]

There is no difference between an h24 and h25

Sure there is. H25 is SWM only, has no ethernet port, requires dongles for component/composite, and is much smaller.

 

[Claude Greiner]

Sure there is. H25 is SWM only, has no ethernet port, requires dongles for component/composite, and is much smaller.

From a technical stand point

 

[raoul5788]

From a technical stand point

Technically there are several differences as noted.