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12-01-2009, 10:02 AM
|  | SatelliteGuys Regular | | Join Date: Apr 2nd, 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky
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| | | Multi DiSEqC question
DiSEqC question
Right now I have four satellites hooked up to my 4 X 1 DiSEqC , which is the limit. I do have another DiSEqC 4 X1 switch.
Can I connect another DiSEqC switch to my existing 4 X 1 so I can add another satellite (which would bring the total to 5 satellites)? Or do I need a higher capacity 8x1 DiSEqC. ?
My receiver is the Fortec with a 1.2 DiSEqC capability (for a capability of 16 total satellites according to Wiki.) So I know I can go beyond four satellites on that receiver.
Where would I connect the other DiSEqC switch at? (If I can add another switch).
Would Port 4 attach to the second DiSEqC and then the satellite now connected to Port 4 becomes Port 5 and the new satellite to be added become Port 6 ?
Thanks...
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12-01-2009, 10:15 AM
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| | | how 'bout eight?
There are some limitations, but here's how to easily control eight LNBs with most any receiver.
It's one of the posts in the Switches Simplified FAQ: http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-mpeg...ml#post1344311
You may want to read the posts preceding that one for more background material.
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12-01-2009, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Anole  There are some limitations, but here's how to easily control eight LNBs with most any receiver.
It's one of the posts in the Switches Simplified FAQ: http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-mpeg...ml#post1344311
You may want to read the posts preceding that one for more background material. | Thanks
I am looking at the thread now.
This one diagram... instead of a 8 X1 and then connected to four 4x1
I want to do a 4 X1 and then connect to another 4 x1. If the 8x1 diagram is doable...then then the 4x1 + 4X1 should be doable. http://www.satelliteguys.us/attachme...1&d=1209777453
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75cm Dish w/ single LNB for 74West Orion 75 cm Dish dual LNB for 97West
World Direct Dish single LNB for 72West
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* Avatar is Macy's Satellite Network on 105W.
>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".
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12-01-2009, 10:30 AM
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This is what I have now http://www.satelliteguys.us/attachme...1&d=1209379567
I see the drawing for eight LNB's...... in my case all the LNB's will be the same... http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-mpeg...ml#post1344311
__________________ http://www.myretrotv.com/affiliates.html Setup Home: Direct TV since 2001
75cm Dish w/ single LNB for 74West Orion 75 cm Dish dual LNB for 97West
World Direct Dish single LNB for 72West
WS7630 75cm Dish single LNB for 103West
Fortec, Viewsat and Visionsat receivers
* Avatar is Macy's Satellite Network on 105W.
>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".
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12-01-2009, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill_KY ...If the 8x1 diagram is doable...then then the 4x1 + 4X1 should be doable. | ....eh... no.
See following threads for more info: meinename discusses comitted and uncomitted diseqc switches: http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air...ml#post1993845
also read review by Iceberg: Digiwave 8x1 uncomitted switch
If after all that, your head hurts as bad as mine, you'll see the wisdom of the first solution I proposed.
It's far more easy to understand and remember.  |
12-01-2009, 10:53 AM
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The receiver is a Fortec Star NA the manual says it supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 13/18V, 22khz tone.
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75cm Dish w/ single LNB for 74West Orion 75 cm Dish dual LNB for 97West
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* Avatar is Macy's Satellite Network on 105W.
>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".
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12-01-2009, 11:53 AM
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Your best bet is the Ecoda 22khz switch, and 2 4x1 Diseqc switches , as Anole outlines.
The Diseqc 1.2 protocol is for motor control and won't help you here.
IF your Classic NA supported Diseqc 1.1, then you could handle a lot more lnbf's via the committed and uncommitted switching, BUT that is not the case with your receiver.
The Ecoda 22khz switching is very reliable. 
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12-01-2009, 12:14 PM
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Can I use this for a 22 khz switch?
__________________ http://www.myretrotv.com/affiliates.html Setup Home: Direct TV since 2001
75cm Dish w/ single LNB for 74West Orion 75 cm Dish dual LNB for 97West
World Direct Dish single LNB for 72West
WS7630 75cm Dish single LNB for 103West
Fortec, Viewsat and Visionsat receivers
* Avatar is Macy's Satellite Network on 105W.
>>>> Everyone should look into upgrading their OTA capabilities and get a deep fringe outdoor antenna ( with a rotator) and use a 30 db MAST MOUNTED amp. This adds a new dimension to the meaning of "FTA".
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12-01-2009, 01:42 PM
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No. Not for the setup Anole posted.
That is a 3x4 multiswitch. It is voltage controlled, not 22khz controlled...
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12-01-2009, 02:01 PM
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Geez, This is confusing.
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