Quad LNBF and PVR 721/PVR 501

[skinnersley]

Hello all,

I have a question and am looking for an informed answer - naturally I come to this forum...

I have recently purchased a pvr 721 system in addition to my pvr 501 that I got a few years ago. I have a dual LNBF right now. I am looking to buy a Quad, but I want to make sure I get the right thing for current and future product lines. I'm checking out the Quad LNBF's on-line and I have found two different types - a "Dish Pro" and a "Legacy". I guess the "Dish Pro" only works with the newer model receivers (like the 721 and the 501 that I have) and the "Legacy" may or may not work - there are conflicting opinions on this...

Anyway, could someone shed some light on the differences here? I need 3 lines - 2 for the 721 and one for the 501. I have regular programming and locals (No HDTV or international stuff). I have a Dish 500 dish. Will any quad do? Or do I need a particular one?

Sorry if this is a "newbie" question, but I want to make sure I spend my money on the right thing.

Thanks,

Scott Kinnersley - csmdk@msn.com

[boba]

Either Quad will work with your equipment, the Dish Pro is the newest version and works with older"LEGACY" receivers with an adapter. Buy which ever one has the most attractive price.

[Bill R]

Scott,

Since both of your receivers are DishPro models you can use either the legacy Quad LNB or the DishPro Quad LNB. The DishPro equipment is more expensive and, for some installitations, makes installs simplier (but for your setup it won't). I have all legacy LNBs and a legacy switch and they all work fine with my 721.

You are correct in your statement that you will need 3 lines (one for each tuner) for your 501 and 721.

Since I doubt that you will be buying an older receiver (that is not a DishPro) model I would get the DishPro Quad. It might make future expansion easier (and cheaper).