Abstract: Method for avoiding DiSEqC conflicts in a receiver connected to a coaxial cable wherein the receiver utilizes the Unicable communication, the method being characterized in that it comprises the steps of: obtaining a list of an identified group of receivers, the group being organized according to an identified order; using a second communication channel (102) to communicate with at least one other receiver from said identified group; receiving a token over the second communication channel (102); transmitting a DiSEqC command over the Unicable bus only when said token has been received; after executing said DiSEqC command (405), transmitting said token, over the second communication channel (102), to the next receiver identified by said order.