DirecTV Philips DSR708 Receiver

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xgp@rr.com wrote:
> The DSR708 does not have an access card. Can I take my Hughes receiver
> card and use it in the DSR708 receiver?

No; cards are "tied" to the receiver.

> Since I am already paying for DirecTV DVR monthly I assume I will not
> have any addition fees if I replace the receiver with this replacement
> dvr?

Probably correct.

> Do I have to notify DirectTV and or get an different access card from
> them?

Yes; (1) so they can send you an access card - there may be a small charge -
and (2) so they can activate _your_ service on that machine and (3) so they
can deactivate the receiver you are no longer using.

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