If I only have a single receiver on one TV, will Dish charge me extra for hooking this unit up to two TVs?
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No, it counts as one receiver, even though it controls 2 tvs. However, if you have other receivers, you will be charged $7 or $14 a month for those extra receivers. Basically, first receiver (single or duo) is free per month. Each additional receiver costs money per month.
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there s only 1 receiver that works with it from dish I think. you can call dish nework about this. They will be glad to give you the info you are asking about. thanks
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Kathleen, No problem! You can hook up as many tv's as you want to one transmitter. Just buy additional 5811 Recievers for the new tv's. Note all tv's will see the same channel as the main tv. I just saw additional 5811 recievers on Amazon for about $70. If you need more info, I'll try to help. I've got multiple tv's each using a 5811 reciever to watch tv on 2 different floors from one tv located behind the house in my office. As long as you buy the same Brand/Model reciever (remote tv) as the transmitter (unit at main tv) they should be compatible - don't mix different brands - they may not talk to each other!! If you have more questions I'll try to help. dmcgilly@aol.com. It's easy - good luck. Den Kathleen, No problem! You can hook up as many tv's as you want to one transmitter. Just buy additional 5811 Recievers for the new tv's. Note all tv's will see the same channel as the main tv. I just saw additional 5811 recievers on Amazon for about $70. If you need more info, I'll try to help. I've got multiple tv's each using a 5811 reciever to watch tv on 2 different floors from one tv located behind the house in my office. As long as you buy the same Brand/Model reciever (remote tv) as the transmitter (unit at main tv) they should be compatible - don't mix different brands - they may not... » Read More Kathleen, No problem! You can hook up as many tv's as you want to one transmitter. Just buy additional 5811 Recievers for the new tv's. Note all tv's will see the same channel as the main tv. I just saw additional 5811 recievers on Amazon for about $70. If you need more info, I'll try to help. I've got multiple tv's each using a 5811 reciever to watch tv on 2 different floors from one tv located behind the house in my office. As long as you buy the same Brand/Model reciever (remote tv) as the transmitter (unit at main tv) they should be compatible - don't mix different brands - they may not talk to each other!! If you have more questions I'll try to help. dmcgilly@aol.com. It's easy - good luck. Den « Show Less
1111121
I could not get the anser dish 5000 to work at all with dish network. I upgraded to the 1518 carry out and it works well with one reciever. If you want to use 2 reciever you will need to call winegard, call right when they open or you will never get to speak with anyone. Thay
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yes, it works like any other dish outside. We use with our home receiver and there are no additional charges
60258
Yes. Each receiver only has one RCA plug capability. Not sure about extra TV's unless you can buy an extra receiver.
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I can't say for sure. I would think so. Although I use it for two different HDTV's using one receiver. So far no problems. At this time I am very happy with this item.
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No. Not always that simple. It depends on if you have a newer SWB or a legacy receiver and what else is in your system that is powering the dish. You might need to run two cables or install down converters.
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My answer is based upon Directv do not know about Dish at all. Not sure about the TVs but the unit can work with 2 receivers. I have a DVR that has 2 receivers in it and it works fine with that.
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No. you can have more than 1 receiver controlled by 1 remote but you can only have 1 remote for the system.
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My Dish DVR has two receivers inside so I can have one program recording and watch another, or I can have two different programs recording and watch something I recorded last week. Both signals come out HD, but this device is to split the signal into two channels to go INTO the DVR and not into a TV. IF you want to split one signal for two TV's, you can buy a much less expensive splitter. In case I was not clear, this device hooks up to the satellite dish (the end with one cable). This device splits that satellite single in two so both of the satellite receiving circuits get a signal they can process into an RF signal to go to my television. My Dish DVR has two receivers inside so I can have one program recording and watch another, or I can have two different programs recording and watch something I recorded last week. Both signals come out HD, but this device is to split the signal into two channels to go INTO the DVR and not into a TV. IF you want to split one signal for two TV's, you can buy a much less expensive splitter. In case I was not clear, this device hooks up to the satellite dish (the end with one cable). This device splits that satellite single in two so both of the satellite receiving circuits get a signal they... » Read More My Dish DVR has two receivers inside so I can have one program recording and watch another, or I can have two different programs recording and watch something I recorded last week. Both signals come out HD, but this device is to split the signal into two channels to go INTO the DVR and not into a TV. IF you want to split one signal for two TV's, you can buy a much less expensive splitter. In case I was not clear, this device hooks up to the satellite dish (the end with one cable). This device splits that satellite single in two so both of the satellite receiving circuits get a signal they can process into an RF signal to go to my television. « Show Less
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my short answer is, I didn't know there such thing as HD Dish. I just assumed it was one dish, and different receivers. IFF, that is true, then this will work. However, I think you need to find out if there is such a thing as HD Dish, and if so, you will have to get that fixed first.
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I have Dish Network connectyed to 1 input & my cable TV system connected to the other. I get great reception on my TV. If one connects multiple TV sets to the output with splitters, the signal may very well be degraded.
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Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these stations in settings. Obviously something you don't need to worry about if you do want hd. Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these... » Read More Yes. I just signed up on my roommates account and I think they said it would be 11 extra dollars: 5 or 6 bucks for the tivo service and then the fee for an extra receiver in the house. The first person I talked to said I'd have to pay $21 because he was going to charge $10 for hd even though I didn't want hd. When I called back the second person said that wasn't necessary. Once everything was set up I still got hd channels showing up but the channels were black screens. Even if you don't sign up for hd they will show up on this receiver. Fortunately there are ways to get rid of these stations in settings. Obviously something you don't need to worry about if you do want hd. « Show Less
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I'm not sure. It would make sense to get the HD antenna & receiver. If you ask Dish HD will be free.
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Yes. The Phillips only wants HDMI signal "in". Your Dish receiver provides HDMI "out"; a match made in heaven.
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Cheryl,Only if you want to hook up more than 3 receivers. The dish has three outputs. If you want 4 or more you would need the DPP44. The connection instructions for 4 or more can be found following this link: http://www.prosatellitesupply.com/pdf_files/DPP44_Switch_Installation_Guide.pdf, Good luck. Howard Welch