This New Slimline
dish from DIRECTV is smaller, lighter and better looking. This kit
comes with a SL3 LNB to receive 101°, 99°, 103° degree satellites.
This dish can receive MPEG-4 compression (better quality) HD content,
which is the format the new HD content is broadcast in.
The SWM Version of the SL3 gets all the same satellites, but offers the added convenience of carrying the signal down a single cable. From that cable you can split the signal up to eight times. This is one of the few dishes that require a power supply.
Dish integrates a
built-in switch to handle both Ku and Ka (99°/103°) satellite signals.
This dish receives exactly what the Phase III dish does, with the
addition of the newest satellite in the sky for local HD channel
programming. This dish can receive MPEG-4 compression (better quality)
HD content, which is the format the new HD content is broadcast
in.
The SWM Version of the SL5 gets all the same satellites, but offers the added convenience of carrying the signal down a single cable. From that cable you can split the signal up to eight times. This is one of the few dishes that require a power supply.
Compatible Multiswitch
List
Note: The first digit is the number of inputs, second digit
is the number of outputs. For example, a 4x8 multiswitch has four
inputs and eight outputs. An odd number of inputs (3 or 5) means
that there is an additional input for TV Antenna or Cable TV feed.
Using the additional input also requires the use of
diplexers, which separate the satellite and alternate feeds
at the receiver drop point. Satellite signal is the primary feed
on an output from a multiswitch, so it is not necessary to use a
diplexer if you do not plan to utilize the alternate feed at any
one receiver point.
Dish receives basic
DIRECTV programming on SAT-A. This may include local area programming
in select markets. Multiswitches used with this dish type are 2xn
or 3xn, 3xn are used when using antenna or cable feed with diplexers.
Dish LNB head has
built-in 5x4 multiswitch to combine SAT A, B & C signals to four
identical outputs carrying all three SATs. This is the most popular
DIRECTV dish due its size and capabilities. From the integrated
5x4 switch, a 4xn or 5xn multiswitch can be used to distribute to
n receivers. All four feeds must be connected to the switch in order
receive all three SATs on n outputs,
This dish is primarily
used for DIRECTV"s WorldDIRECTTM International programming
service. This dish requires the use of a flexport type multiswitch.
There is only one available model for flexport multiswitches, the
SAM-6802 6x8 from Zinwell. The outputs from this dish are connected
to the flexport inputs on the SAM-6802. The other four inputs are
for feeds from any other DIRECTV dish.
Compatable Multiswitch
List
Note: The first digit is the number of inputs, second digit
is the number of outputs. For example, a 4x8 multiswitch has four
inputs and eight outputs. An odd number of inputs (3 or 5) means
that there is an additional input for TV Antenna or Cable TV feed.
Using the additional input also requires the use of
diplexers, which separate the satellite and alternate feeds
at the receiver drop point. Satellite signal is the primary feed
on an output from a multiswitch, so it is not necessary to use a
diplexer if you do not plan to utilize the alternate feed at any
one receiver point.
This dish may have
two or three LNBs. The SAT-C LNB may have been installed after initial
installation, connected with a SAT-C combiner to SAT-B as in the
Gain Master dish. Typically, a 4x4 multiswitch is used to combine
either SAT-A and SAT-B or SAT-A, SAT-B, and SAT-C. From the 4x4
switch, a 4xn or 5xn multiswitch can be used to distribute to n
receivers.
Very similar to the
Phase II satellite dish, with the addition of an integrated 5x4
multiswitch. The LNBs on this dish clip into place, right into the
inputs of the 5x4 switch. From the integrated 5x4 switch, a 4xn
or 5xn multiswitch can be used to distribute to n receivers. All
four feeds must be connected to the switch in order receive all
three SATs on n outputs,
Dish integrates a
built-in switch to handle both Ku and Ka (99°/103°) satellite signals.
This dish receives exactly what the Phase III dish does, with the
addition of the newest satellite in the sky for local HD channel
programming (in select markets where available). The difference
is, this dish can receive MPEG-4 compression (better quality) HD
content, which is the format the new HD content is broadcast in.
Dish LNB head has
built-in 5x4 multiswitch to combine SAT A, B & C signals to four
identical outputs carrying all three SATs. This is the most popular
DIRECTV dish due its size and capabilities. From the integrated
5x4 switch, a 4xn or 5xn multiswitch can be used to distribute to
n receivers. All four feeds must be connected to the switch in order
receive all three SATs on n outputs,
Compatable Multiswitch
List
Note: The first digit is the number of inputs, second digit
is the number of outputs. For example, a 4x8 multiswitch has four
inputs and eight outputs. An odd number of inputs (3 or 5) means
that there is an additional input for TV Antenna or Cable TV feed.
Using the additional input also requires the use of
diplexers, which separate the satellite and alternate feeds
at the receiver drop point. Satellite signal is the primary feed
on an output from a multiswitch, so it is not necessary to use a
diplexer if you do not plan to utilize the alternate feed at any
one receiver point.
The SL3 SWM, has all the
features of the standard SL3, with the addition of a single wire multiswitch.
There is a single output on the dish, once ran into the building, the single
line can be split up to eight times using DirecTV approved splitters. This
system does not allow usage of diplexers for off-air TV reception or cable
TV.
AU9-SL3 Triple LNB K
The SL3 3LNB mounts on the same dish that the original
Slim Line 5LNB uses. It picks up 99, and 103 on the Ka band and 101
on the Ku. For most customers there is no need for the 110 and 119
and were used on the previous 3 LNB because DIRECTV is moving legacy HD
over to 103 and 99. This increases the coverage area of the satellites
so more people can get programming.
AU9-SL3 Triple LNB Ka/Ku Slim Line
SWM
The SL3 SWM, has all the features of the standard SL3, with the addition
of a single wire multiswitch. There is a single output on the dish,
once ran into the building, the single line can be split up to eight times
using DIRECTV approved splitters. This system does not allow usage of diplexers
for off-air TV reception or cable TV. MPEG-4 Compatible "SWM
Line" Ka/Ku Band Dish SWM AU9-SL5 SWM
The SL5 uses the Single Wire Multiswitch (SWM) technology to carry multiple
channels of satellite signal down one line. Once inside the building
you can split this up to eight receivers, something previously possible
with cable tv. However this dish does not currently allow Diplexing
since there is no off-air antenna input on the dish. MPEG-4 Compatible "Slim
line" Ka/Ku Band Dish AU9-SL5
The Slim Line dish is DIRECTV´s first 5-LNB dish, it receives satellites
99, 101, 103, 110 119. This dish was also the first to use the KA
band by DIRECTV (satellites 99 and 103). It is called the Wide Band
system because these new satellites run a lower frequency not previously
used, and is also the reason you cannot use previous satellite equipment
on it that passes 900-2150MHz. The Wide band runs on 250-2150MHz,
which overlaps frequencies used by cable TV and off-air broadcasts.
Diplexing, or the merging of CATV or off-air TV with satellite is not possible
on this dish, because of the frequency conflict.
Other Information About DIRECTV Satellite
Dish Types:
Phase I Satellite Dish
A standard 18" dish with
one LNB connecting to satellite A at 101 degrees. DIRECTV started
out with this dish in 1996. This dish does not receive HD programming.
Phase III Satellite
Dish
In 2002 DIRECTV released
the Triple LNB Phase III dish that points at 101°W, 110°W, and 119°W.
This style dish is capable of receiving high-definition programming
and local programming in some markets on SAT-C (110). Other local market
programming is broadcast on either SAT-A or SAT-B. The Triple LNB solid
head incorporates an integrated 5x4 multiswitch which provides four identical
satellite feeds carrying satellite signals collected from all three SATs
(SAT-A, SAT-B, and SAT-C). Using this dish, one could connect up
to four single input DIRECTV satellite receivers, or two dual input DVRs,
such as the
R15 or
HR20.
The triple-LNB dish may be be required in some areas to receive local programming
through DIRECTV.
International Satellite
Dish
This is the largest of
the satellite dishes at 87cm in diameter. For use with DIRECTV new
local market programming, ParasTodos, and other new international program
offerings. The LNB on this dish points at 95°W and satellite 101°;
with a 6x8 Flexport Multiswitch you can integrate the signal with your standard satellite
dish.
Signal
Distribution
25225 Regency Drive
Novi, MI48375
We do offer walk-in retail services
at our location.
Pickup times must be scheduled by phone. Available pickup times occur Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Customer pickup service is for U.S. residents only.
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