Satellite dish.

Feb 25, 2022 Last reply: 4 years ago 7 Replies
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Don't use satellite much, and then only really Freesat.



Just bought a second TV which as a satellite tuner built in - same as the main one.



I realise the normal way would be a twin output LNB (I think) but the extra cable for this a PITA to install.



However, I could very easily split the existing feed to supply both TVs. Is there a switch, etc, that would allow this? Or another way of achieving this?



I'd be happy if only one set at a time could use the dish, but any switch would have to be remotely controlled to be convenient.


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Don't think a normal multiswitch would do what you want, as that would require a quad/quattro input

this is described as a priority switch, which would seem to steer a single LNB input to one of two outputs, depending on which is turned on, and presumably one output always "wins" if both are on?

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Brilliant, thanks Andy. Just what's needed. It helps when you know what to ask for.

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You might need to fiddle about with the power saving settings of both receivers, as many receivers have the tenancy to keep the LNB energised, even when in standby

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You could swap the LNB to a twin or Quad and use a stacker & destacker to feed both TY's

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If both the receivers support it a unicable LNB could be used.

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yes, a unicable lnb can support at least 8 tuners....

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or search for a Unicable multiswitch that has some legact ports but a google search is failing me.....

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