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Michael Ayers @ Apr 30th 2008 7:46PM

Actually, they are starting to utilize something called SWM (Single Wire Multiswitch) technology that allows them to stack multiple signals on a single cable. You run one wire to the SWM port on your HR20/21 and it can provide signal to both tuners. You wont need the second wire run anymore.

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