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Grey rectangular signal splitter with multiple coaxial ports

DIRECTV

DIRECTV MS6X8R1-03 6x8 Multiswitch Splitter

SKU CH-8XZG-NVAXC MPN MS6X8R1-03

Distributes six satellite inputs to eight receivers with 250 MHz bandwidth and DIRECTV approval

  • Splitter typeSignal Splitter
  • Video bit rate/bandwidth250 MHz
  • Product colorGrey
  • Product weight1.25
  • Distributes satellite signals to eight receivers independently
  • Supports 99, 101, 103, 110 and 119W satellites
  • Flexports enable 95W and 72.5W satellite access
  • Requires four coaxial wires from Slimline dish
  • Bandwidth rated at 250 MHz for HD programming

What this multiswitch does

The DIRECTV MS6X8R1-03 is a 6x8 multiswitch splitter that routes up to six satellite inputs to eight independently operating receivers. It is built for installers and DIY enthusiasts who need to distribute signals from a compatible DIRECTV slimline dish to multiple rooms in a single installation.

Who it suits and who it does not

This unit suits buyers expanding a legacy DIRECTV system that uses a 3 or 5 LNB Ka/Ku slimline dish with four coaxial feeds. It will not suit anyone whose dish provides only two wires, anyone using an SWM LNB, or anyone needing more than eight receiver outputs from a single multiswitch.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm your slimline dish has a 3 or 5 LNB Ka/Ku assembly and that four coaxial cables run from the dish to the multiswitch location. Verify that each receiver you plan to connect is a DIRECTV-approved model compatible with the Advanced Program Guide if you intend to use the Flexport inputs for 95 W or 72.5 W satellites.

How it compares

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Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 247 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDIRECTV
Model nameMS6 × 8WB-2
Part numberMS6 × 8WB-2
Product colorGrey
Performance
Video bit rate/bandwidth250 MHz
More details
Splitter typeSignal Splitter

Questions about this item

How many coaxial cables must come from my Slimline dish to feed this 6×8 multiswitch?

Four coaxial cables are required from the 3 or 5 Ka/Ku LNBF Slimline dish for the multiswitch to operate correctly.

Will my older non-APG DIRECTV receiver still work with the 99/101/103/110/119 W satellite inputs on this unit?

Yes, earlier non-APG receivers can select the standard 99/101/103/110/119 W satellites; only the Flexport inputs for 95 W and 72.5 W require the latest APG receivers.

After installation, how can I confirm the multiswitch is distributing signals to all eight outputs at the specified bandwidth?

Verify that each of the eight connected receivers locks onto the 250 MHz bandwidth signals from the 99/101/103/110/119 W satellites and, if using Flexports, the 95 W and 72.5 W satellites.

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