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Also question is, how do I set up DirecTV multiswitch?

How to Install a Multiswitch for DirecTV

1. Figure out what multiswitch you need.
2. Select the place to put your multiswitch in your DirecTV satellite setup.
3. Run cable from both satellite feeds of the DirecTV's dish to the multiswitch.
4. Connect your DirecTV receivers to the multiswitch.
5. Add cable or off-air antenna signals to your DirecTV setup.

Furthermore, what DirecTV satellites do I need? DirecTV uses 99,101,& 103(where the national HD channels are) using the SL3 LNB. The SL5 LNB adds 110(which not much if anything is on it) & 119(which carries Spanish programing,various PI programing,& some local programing,depending on what satellite your locals are on) to the before mentioned satellites.

Also question is, what is a single wire Multiswitch for DirecTV?

A Single Wire Multiswitch or SWM system is a satellite dish with SWM technology built into it, or a multiswitch with SWM Technology. SWM Dishes are identified as having a single output, and are the only such units to require a power supply.

How does a multiswitch work?

A multiswitch is a device used with a dual or quattro LNB to distribute satellite TV signals to multiple (usually more than four) receivers from a single dish and LNB. The multiswitch then selects which of these signals to send to each receiver .