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Can I use my existing wiring for DIRECTV?

If the cable in your house is RG 6 coaxial cable, it can connect your DIRECTV Receiver directly to your satellite dish or multi-switch. It is important that your home has RG 6 cable because of the frequency of the digital signals it must carry. If your existing cable has splitters, then it should not be used.

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