New Install 508 Can I use my 4900 Receiver as a 2nd receiver??

[dickc]

Hello,
I currently have only one(1) Dish 4900 Receiver Installed looking at 110 & 119 (DishPro??). The Dish Installer will come tomorrow 9/5 to install a Dvr 508 ($149 5+ year subscriber) Is it possible to have the installer hook up 508 in Fam Room & the 4900 in the bedroom...The tv in the bedroom is slaved to the Fam room currently.

Thanks Dick

[Mark Lamutt]

Yes, it is absolutely possible, although if you don't already have a coax line run to your bedroom, you may have to pay the installer to run the line. You will then also pay Dish the $4.99/mo additional receiver fee for the 2nd receiver.

Oh, and BTW, welcome to DBSTalk! :hi:

[dickc]

Yes, it is absolutely possible, although if you don't already have a coax line run to your bedroom, you may have to pay the installer to run the line. You will then also pay Dish the $4.99/mo additional receiver fee for the 2nd receiver.

Oh, and BTW, welcome to DBSTalk! :hi:
Mark, Thanks for your rapid reply.. :)

[scooper]

Mark, Thanks for your rapid reply.. :)


Also - your LNB WON'T be a DishPro since you have a 4900 - they require a $69 adapter for use with the DishPro series LNB's / switches. It might be a Legacy TWIN LNB though. In any event, your installer should be able to fix you up.

[Jacob S]

They should be able to use the existing lnbf on the dish since it has two outputs and since you do have a legacy receiver the lnbf you currently is a legacy.