DPP44 split output possible?

[daryld]

This is probably answerable with one word, but I'll ask anyway....

I have a DPP44 switch with four outputs, all being used. Is there a way to "split" one of those outputs and use two stb's on that output port of the DPP44?

TIA

[ro_54]

No, but you can run a cable from 1 stb "loop out" port to the 2nd stb. This will be the "slave" stb and will display the same
channel as the master stb.

[satchick]

No, but you can connect a second switch to the trunking ports on the right hand side of the switch to give you another four outputs.

[Terryl]

I would go with adding a second DPP44 switch as Satchick mentioned,(you can run 3 switches this way) because adding the second receiver to the loop output on another is a big headache waiting to happen.

[dishuser]

No, but you can run a cable from 1 stb "loop out" port to the 2nd stb. This will be the "slave" stb and will display the same
channel as the master stb.

no it won't
learn what loop out does before giving advice

[daryld]

Thanks all, but I can't run another cable to that area of the house. That was why I was hoping to use an existing cable. No big deal, just one less stb...

[havenlyskyhigh]

This is probably answerable with one word, but I'll ask anyway....

I have a DPP44 switch with four outputs, all being used. Is there a way to "split" one of those outputs and use two stb's on that output port of the DPP44?

TIA

I think, you can add another dp34 for cheap price to get three more stb.

[Terryl]

DP34 will not play nice with a DPP44, it should be DPP44 to DPP44 or DP34 to DP34, sometimes mixing the two will cause strange problems.

If you can't run the extra coax to the other receiver then you could share the outputs of the one.

Using a video to RF transceiver you can run the signal to the other TV, then a IR to UHF extender will let you use the remote at the second TV's location.

[BPG]

DP34 will not play nice with a DPP44, it should be DPP44 to DPP44 or DP34 to DP34, sometimes mixing the two will cause strange problems.

If you can't run the extra coax to the other receiver then you could share the outputs of the one.

Using a video to RF transceiver you can run the signal to the other TV, then a IR to UHF extender will let you use the remote at the second TV's location.

Perfect answer for his issue....

Was going to be my response as well....lol....

BPG~

[fn59]

How about a dish pro plus seperator?

[daryld]

How about a dish pro plus seperator?

on a DPP44 output? If it was from the lnb I know I could do that. I'm not sure I can from the output of a DPP44 switch....if you've done it please let me know. I can certainly "share" the output of the existing stb. Just wanted autonomy on the new tv.

[fn59]

I think I've done it with a dish 1000+ and dpp44 switch, to a dish ird with 2 tuners. I don't think it would hurt to try.

[satchick]

The DPP separator can't be used to run two independent receivers, it's meant for use with a single dual tuner receiver. It does work with the switches, but only in that application.

Another option might be to install the receiver in the same location, and use an RF a/v and IR transmitter to get the video to your TV. This may or may not work depending on the obstructions between the two locations. You would also be limited to standard definition.

[daryld]

Thanks Satchick, but....I live in an earth bermed, solid concrete home with 9 5/8 in thick walls with a lot of rebar in them... that's why it's so hard to run another coax....thanks all for the help and suggestions....no sat TV in the bathroom, I guess :-)

[Terryl]

You can also run HDMI via a CAT5 cable, buts it's expensive.

[Terryl]

Another way would be to use a 3 GHz rated A/B switch, but the receivers should be totally off before switching between them.