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    DirecTV SWM Mod

    Just completed installing a SWM system in my new Solitude 377MB. I now have the ability to watch three different channels at the same time with the garage wired for outside viewing.

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    Ed

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    What is a SWM? Where did you get it? What do you use for an antenna? Inquiring minds want to know
    2018 Freedom Elite 24FE, 2 Yorkies, and my wife MARILYN, HAM call K0LCB. Traveling around this great country, making friends and seeing lot of beautiful and interesting places

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    SWM stands for Single Wire Multi-switch. It used to be that when you wanted to watch more than one channel at a time using a satellite dish, you needed to have more than one LNB (signal receiver) on your dish. SWM allows you to split a single satellite signal for multiple TV's tuned to different channels.

    I purchased the parts on Amazon. I use a Winegard Carryout and they have instructions on how to do this install here http://manuals.solidsignal.com/SWM840.pdf


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    Thanks for the info, Ed. I will check that out
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    I have a 2015 385TH and would like to do this modification. I have four input jacks (living room, bedroom, cargo, garage) in the compartment where I connect the satellite/cable hookups. Would I just need to order the parts listed or is there more to the installation? Where are the two cables by the water manifold going in your photo, would that apply to my 385?

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    You have to buy the swm kit for about $130 or purchase 3 things that are in the kit separately for about $30. Don't understand why such a difference.

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    C130TN, the two cables by the water manifold are going to the storage compartment and living room. The two closer to the door are the bunk room and master bedroom.

    You just need the three parts listed plus the coaxial cable. I custom cut my coax for a clean install.

    I also use coaxial quick connect that push on at the dish and the trailer input. This is much quicker than trying to finger tighten the little coax nuts.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ebarchak View Post
    C130TN, the two cables by the water manifold are going to the storage compartment and living room. The two closer to the door are the bunk room and master bedroom.

    You just need the three parts listed plus the coaxial cable. I custom cut my coax for a clean install.

    I also use coaxial quick connect that push on at the dish and the trailer input. This is much quicker than trying to finger tighten the little coax nuts.


    Happy camping!
    Ed

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    Thanks, I'll be doing this in the near future! I was wondering how you got the short coaxial cable, all the perfect length. Very nice job for sure, looks great.

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    Looking to buy satellite tv antenna and service, thoughts on which system to buy?

    Thanks,John
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    I love my DirecTV and Winegard Carryout.


    Happy camping!
    Ed

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