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.
This new Slimline dish
from DIRECTV is smaller, lighter and better looking. This kit comes with
a SL3-SWM LNB to receive 99°, 101°, 103° degree satellites carried over
a single line. This dish can receive
MPEG-4 compression (better quality) HD content, which is the format the
new HD content is broadcast in.
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.
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.
Compatible Multiswitch Lists
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.
Compatible Multiswitch Lists
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,
Compatible Multiswitch Lists
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.
