I have a question for all you wicked smart people. :p I am going to use Directv HD receivers for my HT and my bedroom. How can I get the HD signal to the HD ready 19" TV in the Kitchen and the Bathroom without having a receiver present in the room. There must be some device that I cant think of to make this work. A switch or something in the basement were the dish wire all come together then branch off to the rooms?

Use a component video + stereo audio matrix switcher.
I use AutoPatch because of the stellar support, but there are other models available from Key Digital, AVATrix, NeoThings, etc.

This what I use here and it works great. I notice no signal loss at all. You can steal these on ebay for around $30-50.

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These high quality audio/video amplifiers give you ability to distribute low-noise, low-distortion signals to four destinations. Amplified, broadband circuitry eliminates signal loss and assures true one-to-one ratio, low noise, low distortion, unity gain L/R audio and video distribution. The amplifiers are capable of supplying enough signal for cable runs of up to 150'. They can also be looped or cascaded for additional runs. Includes AC adapter. Operational from 9-10 VAC 500mA with a 2.5 x 5.5mm center positive AC plug.

Anyone have any experience with any of the listed companies above? Which one has better ratings or in the best bang for the buck. Cinemascope --thanks for the "start-up"

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pkonold-- I do not want to run any AV cable to the TV in the kitchen ( 75 ft ) bathroom (50ft). Is there anyway to do this with the existing product with a RG6 or Cat6?

I've got no experience here other than:

I have one HD Sat receiver powering 2 different HD tv's using a DVI distrubution amp.

So if you can split the signal then you only need to convert it to something you can send over your existing wiring like this:

http://www.avovercat5.com/products/hdmi.htm

You need to be aware that you can only watch 1 channel on all tv's without a receiver for each tv.

Of course you need to consider that DirectTV rate for additional sets in the same house is pretty cheap and If you have cat 6 pulled you are pretty much good to go.

Of course you need to consider that DirectTV rate for additional sets in the same house is pretty cheap and If you have cat 6 pulled you are pretty much good to go.

BIG M --could you explain that --I have pulled Cat 6 to both areas. What are my options now to make it work.

Opps I meant RG6 it must have been late:

you can get the details here:
http://www.southernsky.com/prewiring.htm

I'm pretty sure that each additional receiver used in the house adds $5 per month to the Directv bill. You can go to the site and experiment with diffferent packages and see what the costs will be.

Most of the switches use 4 to 5 RG style cables. The Neothings switches will push the siginal up to 100 feet. There are also places that make baluns for CAT5 distrubition, replacing the RG style cables. One slick product is http://www.avovercat5.com/products/avov3adwp.htm but is only does digital audio. And baluns are expensive as you one at both ends of the cable run...

I use the AVAtrix by Audio Authority to distribute my Directv HD receivers all over my house. It is a bit expensive, but does what I need to do in my house.