H23 Deca

Nope, only the 24 models and above have it internally.

Can I just hook it into my router via Ethernet? Will it still see the other two boxes that are on DECA?

Thanks. The Ethernet connection to my router worked!

Getting a slight "ripple" on the SD channels. I assume it is because I do not have a BSF attached to it, and that it will go away once the DECA is attached. HD channels are all OK.

StephenJC said:

Getting a slight "ripple" on the SD channels. I assume it is because I do not have a BSF attached to it, and that it will go away once the DECA is attached. HD channels are all OK.

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Distortion is a common problem without blocking the DECA from the SAT tuner.
A filter [$4] or a DECA resolves this. DirecTV may send you one [DECA] for free, or you can find them on Ebay too.

Called yesterday and had them ship me a DECA for free

Good thing I called today to get a tracking # from FedEx. I was told that the DECAs are on back order! They don't know when they will ship! I requested that they ship me a BSF in the meantime.

For a few bucks: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIRECTV-DEC...624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4167127b00

If the Ethernet and a BSF will make the H23 work with the DECA boxes then I will just wait and let D* pay for the DECA. If the BSF was not an option to keep the H23 working via ethernet with the DECA boxes then I would demand an H24 if they can't get me a DECA in a timely mannor.

StephenJC said:

If the Ethernet and a BSF will make the H23 work with the DECA boxes then I will just wait and let D* pay for the DECA. If the BSF was not an option to keep the H23 working via ethernet with the DECA boxes then I would demand an H24 if they can't get me a DECA in a timely mannor.

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Demand all you want - you get what they send you You do NOT need a BSF for the H23.

Only required for the H20 as it has no RJ45 (no where to connect the cat 5 or DECA cat5 cable to it). You working by cat5 now it really doesn't get any better than that.

Should you wish to demand a h24 you will need to order one (retail)

Just wait for the DECA- will ship it when they have it .

If the H23 is Ethernet and the HR24 and H21 are DECA, then don't I need a Bsf on the H23? My SD channels are getting occasional ribbons?

WestDC said:

Demand all you want - you get what they send you You do NOT need a BSF for the H23.

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You do if it's on a DECA coax system, as the SAT tuner chip is spec'd for -20 dBm, and the DECA output is around 0 dBm.
All receivers on a DECA system, either should have a DECA or a BSF.

StephenJC said:

If the H23 is Ethernet and the HR24 and H21 are DECA, then don't I need a Bsf on the H23? My SD channels are getting occasional ribbons?

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How long has it been since you have had a service visit? Perhaps there are other issue's with your total system if all receivers are indeed showing this issue.

I suggest you call for a service visit if it has been a year or maybe never since your first install.

The issue you are having could be cause by the LNB.Connectors or cabling.

StephenJC said:

If the H23 is Ethernet and the HR24 and H21 are DECA, then don't I need a Bsf on the H23? My SD channels are getting occasional ribbons?

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Don't believe bad information.
You're seeing the distortion on the SD, but it could be also on the HD.

Only the H23 is having this. I just got it FedEx yesterday. HR24 and H21 are fine, they both have DECAs

StephenJC said:

Only the H23 is having this. I just got it FedEx yesterday. HR24 and H21 are fine, they both have DECAs

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"So" to verify if this is the problem, move/borrow the DECA from the H21 and use it on the H23.

StephenJC said:

Only the H23 is having this. I just got it FedEx yesterday. HR24 and H21 are fine, they both have DECAs

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It may be an issue with the receiver or it may be an issue with the cable going to the receiver?

A service call will get you a new receiver (replacement) and a complete re work of your outside plant. I don't know-I'm on the internet and just guessing like a csr would-If you received the H23 and it is having an issue the I suggest you call and start a ticket on it.

Putting the DECA from the H21 on the H23 took care off the ribbons. Guess the receiver is OK. Just need the Bsf as a temp fix till the DECAs are back in stock