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H24-700 vs H24-200: An interesting quirk.
I've seen some forums across the internet which happen to talk about this particular receiver and if there are any differences in the model numbers. The common answer is no, they denote who manufactured the receiver, but the correct answer is yes.
In fact, the models apart from the 700 version, won't even pickup 103 or 99 satellites in particular configurations. It's pretty concerning when, after weeks of searching, I've found nothing from the DirecTV or AT&T community which describe this issue.
For example:
- In a system using an SL3 -> (tamp/plocker if required) -> SWM30s -> splitters -> H24-700 *** This works
- In a system using an SL3 -> (tamp/plocker if required) -> SWM30s -> splitters -> H24-200 *** No 103, often no 99
However, when you use and SL5 LNB, all issues are corrected with H24-200s not picking up 103 satellite. So, there is definitely a difference in how these receivers handle the signals coming from the LNBs they're connected to. It's a fundamental difference which isn't explicitly described anywhere and should be.
I hope this helps you poor, poor technician brethren of mine.
TexasBrit
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4 years ago
sorry you are completely wrong.
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shannon02
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4 years ago
All DTV receivers are made to the same specs and all HD receivers get both the 99 and 103 sats.
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falman130
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2 months ago
This IS absolutely correct. I have three H24 boxes... two are 700s and one is a 200. The 700s work flawlessly on a SL3 on multi switch. The 200 does NOT. Absolutely not. I have swapped in a 200 and it also does not work. I have spent hours and hours on this. It was a breath of fresh air (and sanity check) to see / find this (4-year old) article. All versions of the H24 work on the SWM system but the -200 series (who knows what manufacturer made it since that is what we are told that this coding indicates the manufacturer) does not. Now I need to go back to DirecTV and convince them to find and swap out my 200 with a 700. If not I have no use for the 200 and will turn it in and buy a 700 on eBay for $30.
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falman130
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2 months ago
Thanks for the insight. Still no confirmation you agree with the fact that the 200 does not work. So I can buy a box at Solid Signal very easily too. Too expensive but for the $ I pay for these 15 yo receivers I will probably have them send a tech with several boxes on their truck and hope one is a 700. If not, there will be another dispatch. This is not acceptable any longer.
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