two receivers one satellite

**FuX** · 12-10-08, 09:36 AM

Hi all, been reading this forum for a while now trying to understand how everything works..

heres my question

I currently have a foxtel pace box with a VALID subscription to foxtel and i have just purchased a strong 4653x box from itechworld on ebay (waiting for it to arrive).
will these two work at the same time?
It is my understanding looking at this site: Optus C1 at 156.0°E - LyngSat that the satellite does not need to be moved if I wanted to use an optus aurora card for example..

any input on this would be appreciated

Thanks

**mtv** · 12-10-08, 09:42 AM

FuX,

Yes, both can work simultaneously.

The best way to do this is to use a dual LNB, so each receiver operates completely independently.

**porkop** · 12-10-08, 09:45 AM

You can not watch an Aurora channela nd a fox channel at teh same time due to them been on sepperate transponders of different polariatry, ie, one is horizontal and the other vertical. in a normal installation the LNB at teh dish can only "see" one polariaty at a time.

You need to get a dual output LNB and either run one coax to the Fox box and the other coax to the Strong, or, run both coaxes through a multi switch and then a coax off to each box, really much the same as the first option but a 4 port multi switch would allow for expansion of up to 4 boxes.

Or, option 3, a 2nd dish setup??

Hope this helps

porkop

**FuX** · 12-10-08, 09:48 AM

damn that was quick

so in saying the above i can watch them one at a time with no issues?

Cheers.

**yfz** · 12-10-08, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuX

damn that was quick

so in saying the above i can watch them one at a time with no issues?

Cheers.

Yes just loop from "LNB out" on the strong box to your FOX box. Turn off the strong to watch Fox.

**FuX** · 12-10-08, 11:19 AM

cool ive been looking into dual lnbs im a little confused as to which one i need...

i did a search on ebay: dual lnb, lnb, Set Top Boxes, Satellite, Electronics items at low prices on eBay.com.au

10700 or 11300 ?
which one will work with my foxtel dish? can anyone recommend one?

cheers!

**fandtm666** · 12-10-08, 11:22 AM

10700

**beer4life** · 12-10-08, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fandtm666

10700

You have two choices on that link.
1.
STRONG LNB LNBF 10700 DUAL POLARITY FOXTEL OPTUS D7

2.STRONG LNB 10700 TWIN DUAL OUTPUT FOXTEL OPTUS E1

You would need extra switching with the first.
The second is like two independent LNBs. Possible to expand to more STBs.

Kindest Regards,

**FuX** · 12-10-08, 02:48 PM

thanks guys you have been a great help

12-10-08, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
FuX Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 6:39:52	two receivers one satellite Hi all, been reading this forum for a while now trying to understand how everything works.. heres my question I currently have a foxtel pace box with a VALID subscription to foxtel and i have just purchased a strong 4653x box from itechworld on ebay (waiting for it to arrive). will these two work at the same time? It is my understanding looking at this site: Optus C1 at 156.0°E - LyngSat that the satellite does not need to be moved if I wanted to use an optus aurora card for example.. any input on this would be appreciated Thanks

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12-10-08, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
mtv Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 220 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 1 Day and 3:07:03	FuX, Yes, both can work simultaneously. The best way to do this is to use a dual LNB, so each receiver operates completely independently.

12-10-08, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
porkop Premium Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 506	You can not watch an Aurora channela nd a fox channel at teh same time due to them been on sepperate transponders of different polariatry, ie, one is horizontal and the other vertical. in a normal installation the LNB at teh dish can only "see" one polariaty at a time. You need to get a dual output LNB and either run one coax to the Fox box and the other coax to the Strong, or, run both coaxes through a multi switch and then a coax off to each box, really much the same as the first option but a 4 port multi switch would allow for expansion of up to 4 boxes. Or, option 3, a 2nd dish setup?? Hope this helps porkop

12-10-08, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
FuX Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 6:39:52	damn that was quick so in saying the above i can watch them one at a time with no issues? Cheers.

12-10-08, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
FuX Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 6:39:52	cool ive been looking into dual lnbs im a little confused as to which one i need... i did a search on ebay: dual lnb, lnb, Set Top Boxes, Satellite, Electronics items at low prices on eBay.com.au 10700 or 11300 ? which one will work with my foxtel dish? can anyone recommend one? cheers!

12-10-08, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
fandtm666 Premium Member iTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,464	10700

12-10-08, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
FuX Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 6:39:52	thanks guys you have been a great help

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