Dreambox Lnb Settings?

**3xdragon** · 23-09-08, 10:47 PM

Hi just bought a twin output universal lnb the lo is 9750-10700, my question is I can't lock vertical channels on C1, I entered the above settings into lof/l & lof/h respectively on the dm500, so if these settings are correct? is my new lnb not capable of getting these channels (and a piece of crap)??

**beer4life** · 23-09-08, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by 3xdragon

Hi just bought a twin output universal lnb the lo is 9750-10700, my question is I can't lock vertical channels on C1, I entered the above settings into lof/l & lof/h respectively on the dm500, so if these settings are correct? is my new lnb not capable of getting these channels (and a piece of crap)??

G'Day Cobber,
Twin output ?? Do you mean it has two leads coming down ?? If so, that is different to dual polarity universal which only has a single Co-Ax.
You will find that because of the wider bandwidth of the universal LNBs that the locked level is lower. However may I suggest that is more than likely that your Skew is incorrect. If in the Eastern States, you need the Co-Ax to come down at about 7-8 O'Clock and Western States about 2-3 O'Clock. Adjust this either with a Sat meter or the Quality Bar on your box.
Kindest Regards, " The Druid ".

**3xdragon** · 23-09-08, 11:28 PM

it has 2 leads yes, I had a twin 10700 but replaced it as it doesnt like my other box (triple dragon) and just set the skew the same (by eye) , so hopefully it is the skew settings. Thanks for the detailed answer much appreciated.

**beer4life** · 23-09-08, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by 3xdragon

it has 2 leads yes, I had a twin 10700 but replaced it as it doesnt like my other box (triple dragon) and just set the skew the same (by eye) , so hopefully it is the skew settings. Thanks for the detailed answer much appreciated.

Hi again,
If that's the case, one lead is for Horizontal and the other for Vertical. You need switching and feed two receivers with independent H & V and independent channels.
I think you do not understand the difference.
Don't despair there are ways out of this if you are unable to exchange for the correct type for your setup.
Kindest Regards, " The Druid ".

**3xdragon** · 24-09-08, 12:13 AM

once again I think you are correct this is the lnb here ...Is there a way to feed two boxes with this? If no I had my eye on this beauty as my other box only has preset lnb settings and 11300 is one of them. cheers

**LeroyPatrol** · 24-09-08, 12:20 AM

If you connect your box to the other output on the LNB do you only get verticle channels? If so you could then use this lnb with a multiswitch and then connect your receivers to the outputs.

Leroy

**knowabit1** · 24-09-08, 12:38 AM

I got universal lnb with dm500s

LOF/L 9750
LOF/H 10600
Threshold 11700

It gets horizontal & vertical

**LeroyPatrol** · 24-09-08, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by knowabit1

I got universal lnb with dm500s

LOF/L 9750
LOF/H 10600
Threshold 11700

It gets horizontal & vertical

yeh that was the other thing I forgot to say before as well. Is he sure the upper freq is 10600 not 10700?

Leroy

**3xdragon** · 24-09-08, 12:50 AM

i can't get vertical on either box, but they are both attached. My lnb is lof/l 9750 lof/h 10700 i think this is called wideband in some places. I think 'The Druid" nailed it in post#4, but is there a way to split this to two boxes and get hor & vert channels on both independently?

**beer4life** · 24-09-08, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by knowabit1

I got universal lnb with dm500s

LOF/L 9750
LOF/H 10600
Threshold 11700

It gets horizontal & vertical

Perhaps You didn't read the description, He has " a Twin Universal Dual Output LNB", I'm afraid that is more than a " Universal LNB ".
Effectively it is two separate universal LNBs and used for independent multi STBs with appropriate switching.
Thanks for the input anyway.
Kindest Regards, " The Druid ".

**LeroyPatrol** · 24-09-08, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by beer4life

Perhaps You didn't read the description, He has " a Twin Universal Dual Output LNB", I'm afraid that is more than a " Universal LNB ".
Effectively it is two separate universal LNBs and used for independent multi STBs with appropriate switching.
Thanks for the input anyway.
Kindest Regards, " The Druid ".

the freq. is the point that he was posting about. He doesn't state if it's a single or dual output.

Leroy

**beer4life** · 24-09-08, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol

the freq. is the point that he was posting about. He doesn't state if it's a single or dual output.

Leroy

Sorry all sorts of probs with Image Shack.
This is the one.

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Features:
Universal LNB
Twin output horizontal and vertical
I.F 10.7-12.75 Ghz
L.O. 9.75-10.7 Ghz
Wide Range
Hi Gain 55db
Low Noise 0.5db
Connectors: "F" type female.

**beer4life** · 24-09-08, 04:40 PM

G'Day Cobbers,
Sorry LeroyPatrol and 3xdragon,
After much angst, I found that my modem decided to quit on me. Tried everything for hours to get it working, except piss on it to cool it down. Eventually bought a new one and all seems too be OK now.

Yeah, he seems to have misunderstood how that LNB works.
I also note in the description that frequency coverage is quoted as the IF.
Anyway Leroy, feel free to tell him how to connect the switching like your setup.

Kindest Regards, " The Druid "......

**LeroyPatrol** · 24-09-08, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by beer4life

G'Day Cobbers,
Sorry LeroyPatrol and 3xdragon,
After much angst, I found that my modem decided to quit on me. Tried everything for hours to get it working, except piss on it to cool it down. Eventually bought a new one and all seems too be OK now.

Yeah, he seems to have misunderstood how that LNB works.
I also note in the description that frequency coverage is quoted as the IF.
Anyway Leroy, feel free to tell him how to connect the switching like your setup.

Kindest Regards, " The Druid "......

If one of the outputs isn't giving a verticle signal then a multi switch isn't going to get him out of trouble.

Leroy

**3xdragon** · 24-09-08, 05:23 PM

I got up on the roof and checked things out. As i had vert channels already tuned from previous install (no picture) I noticed BER level was high, adjusted skew a little and up came my vertical picture. Your suggestions led me to this solution so thanks to 'The Druid' and Leroy (who has helped me before) and knowabit.

**beer4life** · 24-09-08, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by 3xdragon

I got up on the roof and checked things out. As i had vert channels already tuned from previous install (no picture) I noticed BER level was high, adjusted skew a little and up came my vertical picture. Your suggestions led me to this solution so thanks to 'The Druid' and Leroy (who has helped me before) and knowabit.

Very Good,
Now Leroy will be able to tell you all about multi-switches and DiSEqC switches so you can use that LNB.
Kindest Regards, " The Druid ".

**LeroyPatrol** · 24-09-08, 06:04 PM

ah the good ol' lnb skew. Well that's good then. If you only have 2 boxes then you don't need the multiswitch but if you are going to have more than 2 then you'll need to get something like a spaun 4 or 8 out multi switch and there are 2 inputs for the V and H signals (each output of the LNB). They are simple to setup.

Leroy

**3xdragon** · 24-09-08, 06:10 PM

Ah nice..that gives me something else to tinker with..I will go search google for it now. Thanks again

**3xdragon** · 24-09-08, 06:17 PM

I will get this I think .. now I have to buy more boxes

**z80** · 24-09-08, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by 3xdragon

I will get this I think .. now I have to buy more boxes

oooh yeah....that's what i just installed in my shed.

A twin output lnb, one for vertical, one for horizontal...

and everything just works...perfectly....all on one dish

so neat....

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