publicsd
01-17-2013, 10:14 PM
Hello people,
In another thread someone knowledgeable and trustable (iq180 namely) highlighted the fact that the Jynxbox Ultra is underpowered when it comes to providing enough power to the LNB. Since I've fried 2 JB200s in the last weeks, I think both situations might be related.
I've looked around (i.e. googled) about power inserters and the setup seems somewhat complicated if you don't know which type of LNB you have or if your installation is non-standard. That's why I need your help.
First, the LNB. I have a 30" dish with a double LNB installed, aligned on 91 and 82 (beaver birds). It was installed 1 1/2 year ago by a BEV technician when I actually subscribed their service. While he was installing it I noticed that for each receiver he was installing a simple splitter near the receiver to split the signal to two tuners. He explained to me that they didn't need an external switch anymore because the LNB was able to switch by itself between both SD and HD signals (91 and 82). My problem today is that I don't know exactly which LNB he installed, and with all that snow outside I won't get on the roof soon to take a look. Any help on that matter (identifying the LNB, not going on the roof) would be appreciated.
Here's what the outside looks like: (I don't know if there's 4 connectors underneath though)
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Then, the installation. It's fairly simple, and that's the problem. I've got 2 coax cables that come from the antenna down into the house. Both were intended to each go directly to a separate receiver. I can basically plug a receiver to any of them and I'll get the signals from both birds. There's no ID whatsoever about which cable is plugged where on the LNB.
When I do the initial installation of the Jynxbox (after an update for instance), I have to specify that 91 is using Diseqc 1.0 Port 1, and for 82 I set it to Port 2. For both sats I get a Quality of 81 and Strength 85.
So, if I were to install a power inserter, what should I buy and where should I install it? Should I install an external switch as well? If so, which one?
Thanks in advance,
Pub
In another thread someone knowledgeable and trustable (iq180 namely) highlighted the fact that the Jynxbox Ultra is underpowered when it comes to providing enough power to the LNB. Since I've fried 2 JB200s in the last weeks, I think both situations might be related.
I've looked around (i.e. googled) about power inserters and the setup seems somewhat complicated if you don't know which type of LNB you have or if your installation is non-standard. That's why I need your help.
First, the LNB. I have a 30" dish with a double LNB installed, aligned on 91 and 82 (beaver birds). It was installed 1 1/2 year ago by a BEV technician when I actually subscribed their service. While he was installing it I noticed that for each receiver he was installing a simple splitter near the receiver to split the signal to two tuners. He explained to me that they didn't need an external switch anymore because the LNB was able to switch by itself between both SD and HD signals (91 and 82). My problem today is that I don't know exactly which LNB he installed, and with all that snow outside I won't get on the roof soon to take a look. Any help on that matter (identifying the LNB, not going on the roof) would be appreciated.
Here's what the outside looks like: (I don't know if there's 4 connectors underneath though)
17399
Then, the installation. It's fairly simple, and that's the problem. I've got 2 coax cables that come from the antenna down into the house. Both were intended to each go directly to a separate receiver. I can basically plug a receiver to any of them and I'll get the signals from both birds. There's no ID whatsoever about which cable is plugged where on the LNB.
When I do the initial installation of the Jynxbox (after an update for instance), I have to specify that 91 is using Diseqc 1.0 Port 1, and for 82 I set it to Port 2. For both sats I get a Quality of 81 and Strength 85.
So, if I were to install a power inserter, what should I buy and where should I install it? Should I install an external switch as well? If so, which one?
Thanks in advance,
Pub