Any way to split DirecTv?

[florad]

Hello. I'm getting ready to finish my basement and wondered if there is ANY way or device out there that will allow me to split a line in from my satellite dish. Unfortunately I only have 3 lines that were originally run under the ground into my basement, and they are all being used. I was hoping to run the coaxial line out of my receiver to another tv. Yes, I'll have to watch the same channel, but I was ok with that. Unfortunately the new HD receivers no longer have the output, so what do I do? Thanks for the help!

[Nick4Blu_81]

Its called a splitter!

[gearyt]

...you need a multi-switch
then you can add another receiver
and watch any channel on any tv

[I Bleed Blu]

Originally Posted by gearyt

a splitter will not work... you need a multi-switch

That's what I thought

[florad]

Originally Posted by gearyt

...you need a multi-switch
then you can add another receiver
and watch any channel on any tv

Sorry to reply with what I feel is a dumb question, but where can I find a switch like this?

[jsteinhauer]

You can't split the line in from the dish. You can only split it after the receiver.

[Sad Turtle]

If he does in fact split it wouldn't he only be able to watch what's playing on the other tv?

[Galley]

Originally Posted by florad

Sorry to reply with what I feel is a dumb question, but where can I find a switch like this?

http://www.weaknees.com/tivo-directv-parts.php

[gearyt]

DirecTV will usually provide and install for free when you sign up for the additional receiver... they want that monthly $$

[I Bleed Blu]

Originally Posted by Nick4u_81

Its called a splitter!

The install guy told me you cannot run a splitter off the direct line from the sattelite, I dunno why but he said you can't. But I could be wrong..

[gearyt]

Originally Posted by I Bleed Blu

The install guy told me you cannot run a splitter off the direct line from the sattelite, I dunno why but he said you can't. But I could be wrong..

he is correct, but could install a switch and add lots of receivers. I run 16 receivers off a single dish

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by gearyt

he is correct, but could install a switch and add lots of receivers. I run 16 receivers off a single dish

Um, do you live in a sports bar or something? Apartment complex owner?

Seriously though, are you mirroring the original signal, or can each receiver operate independently?

[gearyt]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Um, do you live in a sports bar or something? Apartment complex owner?

Seriously though, are you mirroring the original signal, or can each receiver operate independently?

I am the Facilities Engineer for a Local Casino in vegas..
Each receiver operates independently

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by I Bleed Blu

The install guy told me you cannot run a splitter off the direct line from the sattelite, I dunno why but he said you can't. But I could be wrong..

Correct. You need to run the splitter from the line out of the satellite receiver box, after it decodes it. You cannot split the raw feed into a TV set.