[uteotw]

Not a big deal, but my guy didn't put them on between the outside cable and the HR20. What do these do? Any big deal for me to either (1) leave them off or (2) undo the cable from the unit and put them on myself?

Thanks.

 

[Camaro305]

Not a big deal, but my guy didn't put them on between the outside cable and the HR20. What do these do? Any big deal for me to either (1) leave them off or (2) undo the cable from the unit and put them on myself?

Thanks.

It is my understanding that these will be needed at a future time, and should be connected now so nothing is needed in the future.

 

[litzdog911]

You can safely undo the satellite cables from the back of your HR20 and insert the B-Band Converters.

 

[uteotw]

Thanks for the info.

Out of curiosity: What exactly are these things for?

 

[litzdog911]

They'll be required when DirecTV launches additional Ka-band satellites later this year and activates additional channels in early 2007. They allow your HR20 to "see" an additional frequency band for added channels.

 

[litzdog911]

Lots more info about the B-Band Converters here ....
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=64684&highlight=b-band