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First Look: SWM-13 LNB

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DBSTalk is proud to release the First Look of the SWM-13 LNB





Please note that this product is currently available only in test markets​

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Nice FL;

Though figured it was in the works with its prototype's appearance at CES 2014 and the entry into the satellite setup dish configuration list.

Any indication this LNBF has RDBS receive capability?

I ask since there's no specific mention of the bands this LNBF receives. And 99 and 103 is also where RB-1 and RB-2 will be with the upcoming launches of D14 and 15 respectively.
 
#6 ·
Nice we were just discussing the dswm13 multiswitch in another thread. Nice to see the lnb. I may test this out really soon.
As soon as I can anyway.
 
#7 ·
I guess my next question is where is the 5 lnb version?
 
#9 ·
WestDC said:
Thtat's great- I currently have 5 LNB - what Channels would I lose from the 110 & 119 or does this mean they will be going away in the distance future?
Not much I don't think, possibly SD locals, spanish channels, maybe some international channels and a few music channels.....
 
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jameskelly said:
Hi:

Sorry for the dumb question. What will it give us?
The ability to have 13 tuners instead of 8 on a single wire. The old system required 2 wires if you mounted the SWM16 at the dish or 4 wires if you mounted the SWM16 inside. A big advantage for homes prewired for cable is that you dont have to divide the house into two zones
 
#14 ·
So I take it the swm-3 lnb's power inserter works with this new swm-13 lnb?

This is great and exactly what I need, need 9 tuners and didn't want to install/switch out to what's currently required.

Hope it comes out soon!
 
#18 ·
SFNSXguy said:
Is this also a direct replacement for a SWMline SL5-S LNB ?
YES and No.
No if you need the 119 or have a SD equipment or Latino programming.
Yes if you have all HD equipment and only use 99,101,103 satellites
 
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longrider said:
The ability to have 13 tuners instead of 8 on a single wire. The old system required 2 wires if you mounted the SWM16 at the dish or 4 wires if you mounted the SWM16 inside. A big advantage for homes prewired for cable is that you dont have to divide the house into two zones
I just have some genie clients and a whole home HR DVR (prob 44 but maybe earlier version). Already installed. I assume unless I need more tuners, this will have no benefit? Wondering if this somehow will matter for 4K... Do they use multiple tuners perhaps to deliver 4K content?
 
#21 ·
SFNSXguy said:
Is this also a direct replacement for a SWMline SL5-S LNB ?
And would use the same power inserter?
From our friends at Solid Signal.....

If this is a new install, you will also need a power inserter. Either the PI21 (black) power inserter or the PI29 (grey) power inserter will work. You can run a single wire from the LNB to an 8-way splitter and feed all your devices from there.

Mike
 
#23 ·
I've gotten a bit behind on this technology. With this, all you need is the LNB, possibly a PI and just splitters? No separate SWM module?
 
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SFNSXguy said:
I only have three HR-20-700.... but would like to add an HR44. No Latino programming.
Then yes you'll be fine.
 
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