Thread: 4 X 2 diseqc switch

Guys,

I am looking for a good source to buy a 4x 2 diseqc switch, any recommendations


Thanks,

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a what?

What are you trying to do? I know of 4x4 multiswitches which takes 2 dual LNB's and allows you to run that to 4 receivers

I'm not understanding your switch request, either.
But, if we know what you're trying to do, we can make recommendations.

Often a bigger switch can be had for less money.
There are some fine 4x8 or 5x8 multiswitches which are much cheaper than 2x4 or 4x4's.

if its 4 sats to 2 recievers then google for an emp centauri 4 x 2.

crackt out,.

That is what I am trying to do 4 sats to 2 receivers with the least amount of cables..

Thanks guys

Are you using bandstacked LNBFs? If you use a single DiSEqC switch to allow two receivers to simultaneously select from four single output LNBFs you will be not be able to independently watch both horizontal and vertical transponders. If you plan on using (or powering) only one receiver at a time this would work or you could even use a 4x1 DiSEqQ with a splitter (not recommending, but possible).

To feed four satellites to two receivers you would either need four bandstacked LNBFs and a 4x2 DiSEqC switch or four dual output LNBFs and a 8x2 Multi-switch. As Anole pointed out, the two output switched would be hard to find, so a four or eight output might be more readily available and less expensive.

In the Switches Simplified FAQ, here is the traditional way to get multiple LNBFs to multiple receivers.
Of course, you would use just as much of this drawing as needed...
Please read the other posts in the thread, for more background on making it all work.
And all LNBFs need dual outputs.

A while back, we had a member who needed to feed two LNBFs to over a dozen receivers.
Think it was for a foreign language school.
His problem included a 10-floor coax run from the roof of the building.
So, he chose to use bandstacked LNBFs.
Turned out, he was quite experienced with DishNet bandstacked technology, so it was a good fit for him.
I can't say it's an easy choice for the general public, though.

edit:
Also, this is in the C-band sub-forum...
So, are we talking Ku, C-band, or both?
Please be specific.
Will a 4Dtv subscription receiver be involved?
These are important points regarding how you can configure your LNBs and switches.

Originally Posted by Anole

...A while back, we had a member who needed to feed two LNBFs to over a dozen receivers...

Wasn't that at Iceberg's cabin???

What I have is a dual orthomode c band through a power passing splitter and invacom qph-31. I wanted to take the non power v/h cband and the ku and cirular feed into a 4 x2 to feed the 2 openbox receivers . I have had it hookup this way feeding my DTV and openbox for almost a year, I wanted to add the second receiver without having to run too much more additional cabling. I am always open to a better way, should my thinking be skewed

Thanks guys.