[DLP2008]

Just wondering if they are included in the box for new shipments. I've ordered one online from a directv retailer, just wondering if I need to order a couple of BBC's separately. The HR24 is supposed to be "brand new" not a refurb. Thanks

 

[litzdog911]

Probably not. Call DirecTV and request two. They're free.

 

[DLP2008]

Man, I didn't know D would give them away. I just bought two on ebay last night for $6. Oh well, not a big loss. Thanks!

 

[lparsons21]

I didn't think that the HR24s used BBCs.

 

[RunnerFL]

I didn't think that the HR24s used BBCs.

If you are not on a SWiM system they do.

 

[dpeters11]

In a non SWM system, it's the HR23 that doesn't use them.

 

[lparsons21]

In a non SWM system, it's the HR23 that doesn't use them.

thanks for the info. Seems strange to have the newer box still need them in a non-SWM install though, don't you think?

 

[RunnerFL]

thanks for the info. Seems strange to have the newer box still need them in a non-SWM install though, don't you think?

Nope, not at all. The HR24 doesn't use the same wide band tuners as the HR23. Either DirecTV wound up not liking them or there was an issue using them.

 

[BAHitman]

bet it was cheaper to not use the wide band tuners... since they seem to be moving more and more to SWM setups...

 

[dpeters11]

I figured there was a technical issue to have both wide band tuners+built in DECA.

If I had to choose one, I'd choose DECA, but having a SWM and MRV system, I'm biased.

 

[Stuart Sweet]

Actually BAHitman is right, DIRECTV just didn't need to spend the money for wideband tuners when they were going SWiM and probably had millions of BBCs on the shelf.

 

[dpeters11]

Thanks for the clarification Stuart.