Important Pre-Installation Notes
The notes in this section are important and vital to the successful installation of the SIRIUS/DBS Signal Combiner/Splitter. Read this entire section carefully before proceeding with the installation of the SIRIUS/DBS Signal Combiner/ Splitter.
Compatibility
While the SIRIUS/DBS Signal Combiner/Splitter is compatible with most DISH Network and DIRECTV systems, there are several instances in which a particular configuration may not be compatible with the SIRIUS/DBS Signal Combiner/ Splitter. The following two sections discuss certain incompatibilities with Dish Network configurations and DIRECTV configurations. Read the section for your particular system.
DISH Network Systems
The incompatibilities for DISH Network systems fall into several categories, namely, configurations using a Legacy model LNBF, configurations using Legacy model receivers/tuners, and configurations receiving three orbital locations. The following compatibility chart shows compatible configurations, and the sections following discuss in detail certain incompatibilities.
DISH Network Systems Compatibility Chart
Type of | Number | Multiswitch | Receiver/ | Compatible? | |
LNBF | of LNBFs | Present? | Tuner Type | ||
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Dish Pro | 2 | No | - Dish Pro Plus | Yes | |
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| Yes | - Dish Pro |
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Dish Pro | 2 | - Dish Pro Plus | Yes | ||
DP21 or DP34 | |||||
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Dish Pro Plus | 2 | No | - Dish Pro Plus | Yes | |
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Two Dish Pro's | 3 | Yes | - Dish Pro |
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- Dish Pro Plus | No | ||||
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Dish Pro & |
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3 | No | - Dish Pro Plus | No | ||
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Super Dish & |
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4 | Yes, DP44 | - Dish Pro Plus | Yes | ||
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