Satellite setup , switches

[ak.89]

hi, ok so I am adding 3rd receiver to my satellite.

Currently I have two receivers running. At my roof I have 2 satellite

1 sat for 118/119 (33inch dish)
2 sat for 82/91 bell dish

so for 3 receivers can you anybody tell me what kind of switches I need? with those sats. thanks

[Glatt]

If you get Zinwell 3x4 switches you can hookup to 4 receivers!

[Terryl]

Well it looks like you have 4 satellites, 82, 91, 118 and 119.

We need to know what type of LNBs you have, as you can't mix some types without switching problems.

If you have dual standard LNB's then a standard 4 x 4 Diseqc switch will work.

If you have DP or DPP type LNB's then a DPP44 switch is needed.

If you have legacy (old type), then a legacy switch will be needed, if you have the newer legacy type LNB's then a standard Diseqc switch will be needed.


So you see a bit of info from you will help us greatly.


Info like:

Types/brands of LNB's you have now.

Type/brand of any switch you have now.

And type/brand of receivers you have now, and what one your adding.

[ak.89]

*** satellite 118 *** (its a white color dish saying on it fortec star)

LNB: DIGIWAV
Q. TWIN LNBF
CIRCULAR/LINEAR POLARIZATION
L010.75GHZ
IF 9501450MHZ


*** satellite 91/82 *** (grey color dish saying bell express)

satellite 91 details
DUAL LNBF AE128
CCX2800 BELL EXPRESS

satellite 82 details
DIGITAL LNBS AK72-3VPE
DISH NETWORK


REGARDING THE SWITCHES I HAVE TWO SWITCHES UP THERE

BOTH ARE FROM CHIATA

one of the switch have it written WSD-2041
Other one saying GIT2041
FREQUENCY RANGE: 900-2400MHZ


currently i have kbox and limesat two receivers. 3rd receive i am not sure which one i will be getting? but whatever is best for nfps and rocket. i will get that one most likely just a standard receive not hd.

[ak.89]

*** satellite 118 *** (its a white color dish saying on it fortec star)

LNB: DIGIWAV
Q. TWIN LNBF
CIRCULAR/LINEAR POLARIZATION
L010.75GHZ
IF 9501450MHZ


*** satellite 91/82 *** (grey color dish saying bell express)

satellite 91 details
DUAL LNBF AE128
CCX2800 BELL EXPRESS

satellite 82 details
DIGITAL LNBS AK72-3VPE
DISH NETWORK


REGARDING THE SWITCHES I HAVE TWO SWITCHES UP THERE

BOTH ARE FROM CHIATA

one of the switch have it written WSD-2041
Other one saying GIT2041
FREQUENCY RANGE: 900-2400MHZ


currently i have kbox and limesat two receivers. 3rd receive i am not sure which one i will be getting? but whatever is best for nfps and rocket. i will get that one most likely just a standard receive not hd.

bump it upppppppppp

[ak.89]

hi ok so i decided i would just take out the 91/82 sat because currently is not working and its been down ever since i got it put up on the roof. so no point of me making a point through it. So what i have decided i only want 118/119 so if i just want that with 3 receivers setup. what kind of switch do i need?

i am planning to buy nano sat premium se from online. the guy is offering me a switch in that in his listing. can some one tell me will that be a good switch for my setup?
hxxp://www.ebay.ca/itm/NANOSAT-NANO-PREMIUM-SE-PVR-ROYAL-POWERLINE-BRIDGE-/220805661890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item33690b04c2

[satchick]

The switch included in the listing is for connecting four LNB's to one receiver. A 3x4 switch should do the job for you.

[ak.89]

hi thanks ur reply. can u tell me which kind of 3x4 switch i need. i need something that won't lose signal in winter because of snow and rain. which is a good switch from ebay i can buy for it . but still not too expensive. thanks

[satchick]

I'd go with a Zinwell switch... Shouldn't have any problems in the winter, but like any switch they should be mounted out of the weather.

[ak.89]

hi i got the zinwell 3x4 switch can you tell me how to set this up with my 118/119 lnb and 2 receivers. thanks

[Glatt]

From the Lnb connect 2 lines to the Zinwel. From the Zinwel you can run 4 lines to 4 receivers!

[ak.89]

hi but its little confusing which 2 lines from lnb will go in the switch its in 18v , ant in and 13v . giving me 3 option so which 2 i will choose.

[fonger]

shouldn't it be looking something like this?
15576

[Terryl]

The LNB your using for 118/119 has two outputs, one side should be marked 13V, the other should be marked 18V, they go to the appropriate inputs on your switch (13V, 18V) the ANT input on the switch is for an external TV antenna.


And if you have the second dish, use one (1) of the LNB's on it, (you can take the other one off) and set it up for 110, that way you get the rest of the channels, as 110/119 are companion satellites, the channel line up is mixed up between the two.

Connect the other LNB just like in the photo Fonger posted.

[ak.89]

ok thanks i will try and let you know how it worked out.

[ak.89]

ok guys i have installed the new switch. and my problem is still not resolve. My one receiver is getting signal and is working fine but the other receiver is bad or no signal problem. Before switching the switches i had the same problem one receive was working fine and other had bad signal problem. so any idea guys what the problem is :(

[Terryl]

Did you try grounding the switch?

And how long are the coax cables from the switch to each of the receivers?

[ak.89]

Did you try grounding the switch?

And how long are the coax cables from the switch to each of the receivers?

hi no i didn't ground the switches, but it was working fine before. the cables are around 50 to 75 feet long i will say from the switch to receivers

[bkr™]

So where is this switch located? Is it possible to change locations of the receivers to see if the problem remains in same location, or moves with the receiver? It is just something that you are overlooking, still other outside variables causing this.

[ak.89]

problem resolved guys. i put the coax in wrong side of receiver. thanks for all your help