Dish to decoder setup ??

***fergs*** · 09-06-08, 06:44 PM

Hi all , got a few stupid questions on how / what my new setup should be.

Ku dish & motor ?? (approx 90cm if i can get one 2nd hand) to change between multiple satellites D1 D2 Pas 2 & 8 Asiasat 4 etc...

OR will 65cm be enough ??

then into a multiswitch with sat/terestrial inputs ( 4 outputs ?? )

then to the current 3 TV points in my house atm

then to my 5400z hummy .

Any suggestions on brands / models of gear to buy ??
LNBF ?? single output dual polarity OR dual output ?? 10700 ??

Do I need a Diseqc switch for only 1 dish even though i want multiple satellites ?? is the dish changing done by the decoder or diseqc switch ?? both ??

IF I connect 2 or 3 decoders , then do I need a dual output LNB or can it still run via single output through the multiswitch ?? ( i think yes.. but i'll let those who know tell me )

any help muchly appreciated & will consider to buy/accept anything on offer ( specially in Perth)

thanks all..

**beer4life** · 09-06-08, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *fergs*

Hi all , got a few stupid questions on how / what my new setup should be.
Yes.
Ku dish & motor ?? (approx 90cm if i can get one 2nd hand) to change between multiple satellites D1 D2 Pas 2 & 8 Asiasat 4 etc...
Normal and +40 preset skew required. Two LNBs.
OR will 65cm be enough ??
No.
then into a multiswitch with sat/terestrial inputs ( 4 outputs ?? )
??
then to the current 3 TV points in my house atm
Get's interesting here.
then to my 5400z hummy .
More so.
Any suggestions on brands / models of gear to buy ??
LNBF ?? single output dual polarity OR dual output ?? 10700 ??
Both.
Do I need a Diseqc switch for only 1 dish even though i want multiple satellites ?? is the dish changing done by the decoder or diseqc switch ??
Yes, both.
IF I connect 2 or 3 decoders , then do I need a dual output LNB or can it still run via single output through the multiswitch ?? ( i think yes.. but i'll let those who know tell me )
If you get it working this far, I'd quit while you're in front.
any help muchly appreciated & will consider to buy/accept anything on offer ( specially in Perth)
Thank Heavens I don't live in Perth.
thanks all..

Kindest Regards, " The Druid ".

**LeroyPatrol** · 09-06-08, 07:47 PM

You problem is you can't have the receivers at the 3 outlets controlling the H-H motor. Only one receiver can control it at a time. The second issue is going to be the lnb skew between the optus sats and the rest. There has been a couple of posts on the in the last couple of days.

Leroy

***fergs*** · 09-06-08, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol

You problem is you can't have the receivers at the 3 outlets controlling the H-H motor. Only one receiver can control it at a time. The second issue is going to be the lnb skew between the optus sats and the rest. There has been a couple of posts on the in the last couple of days.

Leroy

OK.. i will clear the " 3 points" up 1st..

currently have 3 TV points.... Will only have 1 using satellite at a time..
will move the decoder from lounge to projector if need be for "main events" etc..

OK as for the different satellites, I obviously need to get details on what satellites have what skew....

if it comes to the "crunch" optus sats get the boot..

***fergs*** · 12-06-08, 02:26 PM

OK ...

It seems I'm wayyyyy of in the weeds on what to use & how it might be setup for what I would like to try..

Can anyone advise me on what I need & how it should be setup please..

I want to get a Ku dish & motorise it so it can run between a few different satellites...

Also want to use the existing RG6 coax to my TV's hence the use of a Multiswitch ( so i am told )
& Assume i need the Diseqc switch to direct the motor to change the dish ??

ANY help very much appreciated by me...

thank you

09-06-08, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
*fergs* Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 252 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 5:09:13	Dish to decoder setup ?? Hi all , got a few stupid questions on how / what my new setup should be. Ku dish & motor ?? (approx 90cm if i can get one 2nd hand) to change between multiple satellites D1 D2 Pas 2 & 8 Asiasat 4 etc... OR will 65cm be enough ?? then into a multiswitch with sat/terestrial inputs ( 4 outputs ?? ) then to the current 3 TV points in my house atm then to my 5400z hummy . Any suggestions on brands / models of gear to buy ?? LNBF ?? single output dual polarity OR dual output ?? 10700 ?? Do I need a Diseqc switch for only 1 dish even though i want multiple satellites ?? is the dish changing done by the decoder or diseqc switch ?? both ?? IF I connect 2 or 3 decoders , then do I need a dual output LNB or can it still run via single output through the multiswitch ?? ( i think yes.. but i'll let those who know tell me ) any help muchly appreciated & will consider to buy/accept anything on offer ( specially in Perth) thanks all..

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09-06-08, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
LeroyPatrol Merry Xmas Happy New Year iTrader: (14) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,766 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 0 Weeks, 1 Day and 19:56:16	You problem is you can't have the receivers at the 3 outlets controlling the H-H motor. Only one receiver can control it at a time. The second issue is going to be the lnb skew between the optus sats and the rest. There has been a couple of posts on the in the last couple of days. Leroy

12-06-08, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
*fergs* Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth Posts: 252 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 5:09:13	OK ... It seems I'm wayyyyy of in the weeds on what to use & how it might be setup for what I would like to try.. Can anyone advise me on what I need & how it should be setup please.. I want to get a Ku dish & motorise it so it can run between a few different satellites... Also want to use the existing RG6 coax to my TV's hence the use of a Multiswitch ( so i am told ) & Assume i need the Diseqc switch to direct the motor to change the dish ?? ANY help very much appreciated by me... thank you

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