[GiantFan]

Is there a proper name for the new Slimline 3 LNB dish? In the past, slimline referred most often to the 5 lnb slimline. The reason I am asking is that I am eligible for a free dish upgrade (not receiver or dvr, just the dish). When the installer came, he told me that I could not get it because of trees. I have in the past used Litzdog's Sun web site tool to determine that I could in fact have LOS to a few locations on my house (looks like either a roof mount on a second story or perhaps one other location). I admit that there are not many spots that see all 5 sats, but it could be done. When I called back to request a second opinion, the local installer did a no show. So, called Directv back and informed them of the no show and asked about whether I could substitute the new slimline 3 lnb instead of the 5 lnb to perhaps remove the issue. I was told that this was not a problem, and install scheduled for 10/24 (a month out - but since I already have a dish currently, not a huge deal). However, when I looked on the website a few days later, I saw that it said Slimline LNB dish not a 3 lnb. So I called this morning, and when I finally got someone in the proper department - I was told that they ONLY have 5 lnb dishes (slimline and sidecar) - no Slimline 3 listed. The only 3 lnb listed are the older ones. I respectfully asked again - saying that I believed that this was a new dish and just saw the 99, 101, and 103 locations. I was told no. I left the 5 lnb as is, and will try to deal with the installer when they show up on the 24th, but wondered if there was an "official" name for the newer dish?

 

[skylox]

From what I have read it is called the SL3

 

[BattleZone]

Slimline-3 or SL3, but they are brand new, in low-volume production, and thus are not yet stocked by many local warehouses. Also, in areas where SD locals come from 119, they may not be stocked at all. Many offices haven't even heard of this dish yet. It could take a couple of months before they become more widely available.

The "national rollout" was over 6 weeks ago for the SWM dish, and it still isn't everywhere yet. The Slimline-3 hasn't yet reached "national rollout".

 

[curt8403]

I was going to say that the best name for it might be Fred, but that is just absurd. :lol:

 

[Stuart Sweet]

Slimline3 is the proper name as far as I know.

 

[GiantFan]

Thanks all - that is what I had assumed as well (Slimline 3 or SL3), but the person at D* that I talked to was not aware of this new dish. I believe that this dish can be used in the Seattle area where I am (as I have seen other posts alluding to that), but as of now, I guess I will have to deal with the Slimline 5 and work with the installer to get it installed properly.

 

[davring]

It has been discussed here that people have purchased just the new LNB and had it for the installer to use during installation. I think Solid Signal had them?

 

[Bill C]

Is there a proper name for the new Slimline 3 LNB dish? In the past, slimline referred most often to the 5 lnb slimline. The reason I am asking is that I am eligible for a free dish upgrade (not receiver or dvr, just the dish). When the installer came, he told me that I could not get it because of trees. I have in the past used Litzdog's Sun web site tool to determine that I could in fact have LOS to a few locations on my house (looks like either a roof mount on a second story or perhaps one other location). I admit that there are not many spots that see all 5 sats, but it could be done. When I called back to request a second opinion, the local installer did a no show. So, called Directv back and informed them of the no show and asked about whether I could substitute the new slimline 3 lnb instead of the 5 lnb to perhaps remove the issue. I was told that this was not a problem, and install scheduled for 10/24 (a month out - but since I already have a dish currently, not a huge deal). However, when I looked on the website a few days later, I saw that it said Slimline LNB dish not a 3 lnb. So I called this morning, and when I finally got someone in the proper department - I was told that they ONLY have 5 lnb dishes (slimline and sidecar) - no Slimline 3 listed. The only 3 lnb listed are the older ones. I respectfully asked again - saying that I believed that this was a new dish and just saw the 99, 101, and 103 locations. I was told no. I left the 5 lnb as is, and will try to deal with the installer when they show up on the 24th, but wondered if there was an "official" name for the newer dish?

What you need is not a new dish if you allready have the slimline dish the only thing you need is the new SL-3 LNB it is interchangeable with the SL-5 LNB
after setting the tilt/skew adjustment with the setting provided by inputting the Ip code, then fine tuning the SL-3 is the same as fine tuning the SL-5. The SL-3
as stated only looks at the 99, 101, and 103 slots.

 

[RobertE]

There will be two.

SL3 aka Slimline-3
SL3S - Slimline-3 with built in SWM.

Also, it is the SAME dish, so don't count on something smaller for the time being.

And before anyone asks, no I don't know when either will be available in quantity nationally. I wish I knew though as I have customers waiting for me to get the SL3 myself.

 

[tkrandall]

The original slimline 5 setup is known as the AU9-S. Is there a similar model # for the complete slimline 3 arrangement?

 

[RobertE]

The original slimline 5 setup is known as the AU9-S. Is there a similar model # for the complete slimline 3 arrangement?

The dish itself is the AU-9 / AT-9
The slimline 5 LNB is the SL5
SWM version is SL5S
The slime 3 LNB is the SL3
SWM version is SL3S.

Clear as mud now.

 

[davedusz]

What's the difference between a SWM version and a non-SWM version. Confused about this SWM stuff. When is that needed?

 

[Steve]

The dish itself is the AU-9 / AT-9
The slimline 5 LNB is the SL5
SWM version is SL5S
The slime 3 LNB is the SL3
SWM version is SL3S.

Clear as mud now.

Do you know how many tuners the SL3s supports? TIA. /steve

 

[texasbrit]

Do you know how many tuners the SL3s supports? TIA. /steve

SL3S supports 8 SWM-compatible tuners.

 

[Steve]

SL3S supports 8 SWM-compatible tuners.

Thanks, TB. So if you need more than 8 tuners, is the SL3S not an option, or can you somehow "gang" another SWM to it? /steve

 

[BattleZone]

Thanks, TB. So if you need more than 8 tuners, is the SL3S not an option, or can you somehow "gang" another SWM to it? /steve

If you need more tuners, you'd need a standard SL3 LNB and 2 SWM-8s in parallel, so, no, the SL3S is not an option. There is no way (without engineering changes that no end-user can make) to make a SWM device support more than 8 tuners.

 

[Steve]

If you need more tuners, you'd need a standard SL3 LNB and 2 SWM-8s in parallel, so, no, the SL3S is not an option. There is no way (without engineering changes that no end-user can make) to make a SWM device support more than 8 tuners.

Thanks. So no point in replacing my current AU9S 5 LNB, I guess.

Now that I no longer need 110 and 119 in the NYC suburbs, should it be realigned to optimize for just 99, 101 and 103. Or is it a case of, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it?". /steve

 

[jimmyv2000]

The dish itself is the AU-9 / AT-9
The slimline 5 LNB is the SL5
SWM version is SL5S
The slime 3 LNB is the SL3
SWM version is SL3S.

Clear as mud now.

It should be called The Stress Releiver Dish
For the people who couldn't get D* before because of 110/119 LOS issues.
Alot of people who couldn't get service now will be able to.
This dish i think is going to be real popular in the northeast where 119 is difficult for many.
And for the SWM its great for New or existing homes that are pre wired,No drilling on outside(provided the builder ran a cable outside)

 

[firefighter4evr]

Ok, so heres a question.....

If i have a slimline 5 lnb dish running into a WB68 and then to my tuners, would i (should i decide to) just be able to swap the lnb with a SL3 and everything will work properly??

 

[RobertE]

Ok, so heres a question.....

If i have a slimline 5 lnb dish running into a WB68 and then to my tuners, would i (should i decide to) just be able to swap the lnb with a SL3 and everything will work properly??

If you have a good line of sight of 110/119 there is no point in swapping LNBs.