Multi DiSEqC question

**Bill_KY** · 12-01-2009 10:02 AM

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...

**Anole** · 12-01-2009 10:15 AM

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 (Switch setups simplified)
You may want to read the posts preceding that one for more background material.

**Bill_KY** · 12-01-2009 10:23 AM

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 (Switch setups simplified)
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

**Bill_KY** · 12-01-2009 10:30 AM

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 (Switch setups simplified)

**Anole** · 12-01-2009 10:33 AM

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 (I have missed something)

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.

**Bill_KY** · 12-01-2009 10:53 AM

The receiver is a Fortec Star NA the manual says it supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.2 13/18V, 22khz tone.

**brentb636** · 12-01-2009 11:53 AM

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.