Direct TV Question

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I recently changed from Cable to Direct TV. My plan was to use one of the boxes on the boat. When I hook up to one of the dishes on our dock. (a friend that also has Direct TV) it does not work.

The box is model D12-500. Sattellite In is marked SWM-1.

I tried it on two fixed dishes and one portable. Same results. The only thing I heard the installer mention is that I am on some new technology.

Is there a difference in the new Dishes?
 
I switched to DirectTV also. My installer also said that new technology was in use. I got a second dish with a tripod when my home unit was installed. I take the dish and box with me on trips and it works fine. You may need to get a new dish based on the new technology. I also purchased a satellite finder on the web. It is an in-line unit that makes a sound when you locate a satellte.
 
Did you run through the setup on the box?
Change the sattelite, test the signal, etc.
When you say it does not work, are you getting a signal, do you see the setup screen?
Does the box see the satellite?

I did the same switch, but i have the Intellian unit mounted on the boat.
Worked with the D12 and with the DVR, no issues, but I did have to play with the setup.
 
Does it say swm in the menu? If it's setup for swm and you are using a basic dish it will not work. If you need more help send me a message with phone number and I will walk you through it. Also.. Is there a cable splitter in the boat somewhere?
 
Are you running the cable from the dish to a coax connection on your boat? Or are you connecting the cable directly to the receiver and then from receiver to TV?

If it is the former than it could be the cable that runs throughout your boat. DTV requires RG6 cable and it is possible the cable throughour your boat is not capable of handling the signal. If you are hooking directly to the receiver from the dish then it is most likely the equipment.
 
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