Multiswitch question

**roscoslick** · 11-09-2009 01:08 PM

I have DirectTV HD dish with 4 inputs. Installed a 5x8 multiswitch. Currently have 5 tvs hooked up to the multiswitch. The first 2 tvs on the switch work fine but the next 3 tvs are "searching for signal". The multiswitch is a DC powered unit but I have yet to plug it in. I am hoping that this is the problem? The 3 tvs that are not working are within 60ft of the multiswitch and I figured that it might not need to be powered. Can anyone offer any advice?

Thanks!

Cdiddy

**boba** · 11-09-2009 02:17 PM

For Slimline dish you need a WB68 switch your 5x8 is wrong.

**texasbrit** · 11-09-2009 03:31 PM

As boba says, you need a WB68. The powered 5x8 switch you have is an older switch that does not support the frequencies from the satellites that deliver the HD channels.

**roscoslick** · 11-10-2009 12:06 PM

where can i buy the wb68 switch and how much is it typically???

thanks for your help guys!

cdiddy

**texasbrit** · 11-10-2009 12:21 PM

Places like solid signal
Zinwell WB68 DIRECTV Approved Wide Band Frequency (Ku/Ka) 6x8 Multiswitch (WB68) - Zinwell - WB68 - 874409000219 - au9 au9-s au9s au 9 WB-68 WB 68 6x8 6 x 8 Ka Ku switch ku ka switch wide band switch Ka-ku dish ku band ka band dish Ka/Ku Ka-Ka Ka-Ku

or on ebay, the ebay prices are often a lot lower...

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