Satellite TV Forum

[Bhatti]

I want to split one incomming line from satellite to 2 receivers, is it possible,for 2 receivers from one line, thanks

[PRFRMNJ]

This has been asked before and while it has been highly debated, you can not split the signal and expect to operate both receivers flawlessly...

[RTAP]

you need a dp 34 switch.

[Plymouth]

From one line No, minimum 2 lines, i line on each receiver(dual LNB)or as RTAP say with a dp34 if you want use 3 or 4 receivers

[RTAP]

plymouth i suggested the dp 34 because its a lot easier and gives you the future option to add more receiver.

[Plymouth]

I know but this guy talk for only 2 receivers, he can keep his 2 lines for the futur and use a Dp 34 and add more receivers like you say.
Good comment

BTW us i add this weekend a new dish and motor for my wife, bcause i want test with my best system.
Next step, a 1.2 meter with motor and this LNB King suggest to me:
http://satelliteav.com/shop/item/LN-GEO+CK1

[Nalin Nyda]

Best solution
One LNB only, no switch and one incoming line, change LNB to a two output LNB for two receivers.
Two LNBs only, one switch and one incoming line, change two LNBs to two output LNBs for two receivers and add another switch.

Anything more complex than above, play with different multiswitches.

[Plymouth]

Easier solution is a motor but very hard to aligned for newbies.
The only problem is: work for 1 receiver at time when if they want use on 2 different satellites.

[Nalin Nyda]

Plymouth: A splitter solution and Motor solution are identical in term of the severe restriction of viewing the same channel at two locations.
Once we accept that the person would benefit by having the ability to view different channels at each receiver location, the alternative approaches which satisfy this need are the ones to be promoted.

[King Tapeman]

If yo have a dual LNB yo don't need to split signal

B- ut if yo must split signal
- Yo need a high frequency splitter (from e-bay)2000MHz splitter
- It won't give yo the flexibility to independently control both receivers at same time
- Yo must turn off one receiver while using the other when splitter is used
- 900MHz radio shack splitter won't work

[King Tapeman]

DP34 won't work on a single LNB
No switch will change a single LNB to dual lnb

[Plymouth]

I totally agree with you Nalin

[justforhaha's]

You cannot "split" 1 line into 2 receivers,just as PRFRMNJ stated..

You need a DUAL lnb and 1 line to each receiver, and a disque switch if more than 1 LNB is used.

[Plymouth]

Hahahah Lk
PRFRMNJ stated nothing, just say the debate is made.
I stated it here

From one line No, minimum 2 lines, i line on each receiver(dual LNB)or as RTAP say with a dp34 if you want use 3 or 4 receivers

Read correct info.

[Bhatti]

Thank you guys all your input is very helpfull, I have already 4 line from diseq switch to 4 receivers, i wanted to add another receiver ( 5th receiver ) to another 5th room, but i have only 4 lines, thats why i ask this question, i think i will run another line because looks like no choice, Again i really appericiate all input from every body. Thanks a million.