Directv Multidish Setup

[Conway]

Ok I have a HDVR2 3 Hughes Director pack receivers. 1 Rca DRD420RE. Both tuners are active on the tivo. Now I am using a 3x8 Multiswitch with one dual lnb 18 inch dish. the switch has two sat inputs and 1 off air antenna input. I want to add a second dish pointed at 119 because I want to get HDTV one day. So what setup do I need to receiver 101 plus 119 on all of my equipment. Appreciate the help!

[jdspencer]

For HD you will need to also see the satellite at 110. So this means the Phase III oval triple LNB dish which has a four output multiswitch built-in. Call DirecTV and tell them you are planning for HDTV and also want the NASA channel. They will sell you the PH III dish for $49 + s/h. Then you'll need a cascadable 4x8 or 5x8 multiswitch to add to the dish's four outputs. If you still want to just add another single dish for 119, you will still need the 4 or 5 x8 multiswitch. The 101 lines feed two inputs and the 119 lines feed the other two. But, you won't get the 110 sat.

[Conway]

Hey thanx. I'll call DTV. Maybe they will install the dish for free too and give me the switch I need. That would be nice! Thanks for your help!