Dual output LNB - where can I get one?

Hi All,

I need one to run two digiboxes off the one mini-dish. I assume it's just a
case of a straight swap of the existing LNB and running some decent cable to
the new digibox. I assume that it should course any issues, but if there's
anything else I need to know about, please enlighten me.

Can anybody recommend a decent retailer? I don't mind paying a little extra
for decent service.

Kind Regards

Rob

Robert Berry wrote:

I need one to run two digiboxes off the one mini-dish. I assume it's just a
case of a straight swap of the existing LNB and running some decent cable to
the new digibox. I assume that it should course any issues, but if there's
anything else I need to know about, please enlighten me.

That's about it. The most common LNB to use will be a quad LNB as
supplied for the Sky+. They fit most minidishes.
Remember to waterproof the connections.

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"Jomtien" wrote in message ...
I need one to run two digiboxes off the one mini-dish. I assume it's
just a
case of a straight swap of the existing LNB and running some decent cable
to
the new digibox. I assume that it should course any issues, but if
there's
anything else I need to know about, please enlighten me.

That's about it. The most common LNB to use will be a quad LNB as
supplied for the Sky+. They fit most minidishes.
Remember to waterproof the connections.

Thanks for that. I maybe wrong about this, but doesn't the digibox power
the LNB? If so, won't I need to set the second digibox not to do so?

Rob

On Sun, 9 May 2004 09:53:21 +0100, "Robert Berry" wrote:

"Jomtien" wrote in message ...
I need one to run two digiboxes off the one mini-dish. I assume it's
just a
case of a straight swap of the existing LNB and running some decent cable
to
the new digibox. I assume that it should course any issues, but if
there's
anything else I need to know about, please enlighten me.

That's about it. The most common LNB to use will be a quad LNB as
supplied for the Sky+. They fit most minidishes.
Remember to waterproof the connections.

Thanks for that. I maybe wrong about this, but doesn't the digibox power
the LNB? If so, won't I need to set the second digibox not to do so?

A quad LNB is actually four separate LNBs encased in the same space as one. They
all operate completely independently.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Nigel Barker wrote:


A quad LNB is actually four separate LNBs encased in the same space as one. They
all operate completely independently.

I was just idly wondering, but does running 4 LNBs off one dish affect
the signal each can obtain from the dish - or does it not work like that?

Lee
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"Lee" wrote in message
...
Nigel Barker wrote:


A quad LNB is actually four separate LNBs encased in the same space as
one. They
all operate completely independently.

I was just idly wondering, but does running 4 LNBs off one dish affect
the signal each can obtain from the dish - or does it not work like that?

Lee
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Email address is valid, but is unlikely to be read.

Have used this company a few times with no problems and fast delivery - just
scroll down this page and you will see what you need:-

http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/sky.htm

Andrew

On Mon, 10 May 2004 09:42:18 GMT, Gareth A.
wrote:

On Sun, 09 May 2004 16:25:47 +0100, Lee
wrote:

Nigel Barker wrote:


A quad LNB is actually four separate LNBs encased in the same space as one. They
all operate completely independently.

I was just idly wondering, but does running 4 LNBs off one dish affect
the signal each can obtain from the dish - or does it not work like that?

The signal is as good as, if not better than than the standard single
output LNB.

SatCure has a good selection and the prices are pretty good (from
£50):

http://www.satcure.co.uk/

Gareth

I bought mine from Satcure who I thoroughly recommend although I don't like
their habit of quoting prices without VAT. Apart from that their delivery times
& service are first rate. They even have a new-look web site!

The quad LNB I bought from them is an Invacom LNB42 Universal quad-output 0.3dB
64.95GBP +17.5% VAT. The quality of reception is first-rate. At first I found
the flimsy piece of amber coloured plastic film that covers the actual LNB head
rather strange. Come to think of it I still find it cheap'n'nasty & potentially
prone to damage.

My LNB is for a normal 80cm dish & I think that the OP mentioned that he had a
minidish so will require a different model & it will probably be even cheaper.

--
Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Nigel Barker wrote:

My LNB is for a normal 80cm dish & I think that the OP mentioned that he had a
minidish so will require a different model & it will probably be even cheaper.

Minidish quad LNBs go for under £20 on Ebay. There are a *lot* of
these about: ask any ASA, most of whom seem to have racks full of
them.

--
Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
Only the truth as I see it.
No monies return'd. ;-)