Q. Does the TRAV’LER antenna automatically toggle between satellites?
A. Since the TRAV’LER antenna views multiple satellites at the same time, there is no need for the TRAV’LER antenna to toggle between satellites.
Q. Which TRAV’LER antennas work in Canada?
A. The Shaw Direct TRAV’LER antenna works with Shaw Direct service in Canada. The DISH/Bell TV TRAV’LER antenna works with Bell TV service in Canada (and also with DISH service in the United States).
Q. What satellite service providers and satellites work with each TRAV’LER antennas?
A. Each TRAV’LER antenna is designed to work with specific providers. The TRAV’LER antennas work with DIRECTV, DISH, Bell TV, and Shaw Direct. The DIRECTV SWM TRAV’LER antenna is compatible with satellites 99°, 101°, and 103° for DIRECTV SD/HD programming. The DISH/Bell TV TRAV’LER antenna is compatible with satellites 110°, 119°, 129° for DISH Western Arc SD/HD programming and satellites 82° and 91° for Bell TV SD/HD programming. The Shaw Direct TRAV’LER antenna is compatible with satellites 107° and 111° for Shaw Direct SD/HD programming.
Q. What happens if I switch service providers with my TRAV’LER antenna?
A. Depending on your previous and new service providers, it may be possible to convert your TRAV’LER antenna to be compatible with your new service provider. The following conversions are possible:
SK-SWM3 to SK-1000, SK-3005 to SK-1000, and SK-1000 to SK-3003.
Q. Is HD service available with TRAV’LER antennas?
A. Yes, all TRAV’LER antennas can receive both standard and HD programming from the respective satellite service providers (programming sold separately).
Q. What is required to receive HD programming with a TRAV’LER antenna?
A. In addition to a TRAV’LER antenna, you must have an HD programming package, an HD receiver, and an HD TV (sold separately).
Q. How many TVs does the TRAV’LER support?
A. With the DIRECTV SWM TRAV’LER, you can watch different programs on separate televisions with up to four single-tuner or two dual-tuner receivers being supported with the provided parts; if you buy the 8-way DIRECTV splitter, up to 8 tuners will be supported (with regular receivers using one tuner and DVRs using Two tuners). Out of the box, the DISH/Bell TV TRAV’LER antenna supports watching different programs on up to three televisions; to add more receivers, additional accessories will be necessary. The Shaw Direct TRAV’LER antenna supports watching different programs on up to four televisions.
Q. How many receivers can be connected to each TRAV’LER antenna?
A. The DIRECTV SWM TRAV’LER antenna includes a 4-way splitter, which easily allows connection of up to 4 receivers, including DVRs; DIRECTV also offers 8-way splitters, which would easily allow up to 8 receivers. The DIRECTV SWM TRAV’LER antenna is limited to a total of 8 tuners with regular receivers using 1 tuner and DVRs using 2 tuners. The Genie DVR will use five tuners. The DISH/Bell TV TRAV’LER antenna can connect to up to three receivers, and the Shaw Direct TRAV’LER antenna can connect to up to four receivers.
Q. Will I be able to watch different channels on separate televisions?
A. Yes. Since the TRAV’LER antenna views multiple satellites simultaneously, there are no compromises. All TV programming is available to any TV.
Q. Does the TRAV’LER antenna work with DVR receivers?
A. The TRAV’LER antenna can be set up to work with most DVR receivers.
TRAV’LER DIRECTV Slimline Manual
DIRECTV H24 High Definition Satellite Receiver
DIRECTV HR24 High Definition DVR Satellite Receiver
DISH ViP211z HDTV Single Tuner Satellite Receiver
SKA-004 Roller Plate
SKA-008 Mounting Plate
CL-SK26 Communication Cable
DISH 1000 Reflector
TRAV'LER Interface Box (IDU Only)
DTV SWM3 Feed Tube w/ LNB & Cable
Replacement DISH 1000 Bracket & LNB Assembly
SK-SWM3 Replacement Feed Arm Assembly Without LNB