Multiple tv setup with a motorized dish

[jmc98]

Am about to cut ties to direct tv and want to know what I will need to setup a multiple tv fta setup I understand that I won't get what I had with directv ?

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[FaT Air]

The most capable: Each television has independent channel selection. Receiver and dish/motor for each television. Second configuration: Multiswitch and a couple of fixed dishes with dual output LNBF's. Expand dish count with Diseqc switch. (covered in the FAQ section: Switches Simplified) (Maybe even motorize one?)
The least capable: modulator driven by receiver feeding all televisions. (All watch one 'channel') Think there's a reason enough for C band. Got room for an 8 - 10ft dish?

[jmc98]

The most capable: Each television has independent channel selection. Receiver and dish/motor for each television. Second configuration: Multiswitch and a couple of fixed dishes with dual output LNBF's. Expand dish count with Diseqc switch. (covered in the FAQ section: Switches Simplified) (Maybe even motorize one?)
The least capable: modulator driven by receiver feeding all televisions. (All watch one 'channel') Think there's a reason enough for C band. Got room for an 8 - 10ft dish?

It not necessary that each tv have independent channels as they all won't be watched at the same time can different tvs control the motor through a multiswitch

[jmc98]

When i get the multiswitch how do i hook up a c/ku lnb to it

[Pepper]

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A multiswitch is usually to connect multiple LNBs to a single receiver (some multiswitches have multiple outputs).

A motor is best controlled by a single receiver.

[FaT Air]

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can different tvs control the motor through a multiswitch

The receiver at one TV can control a motor as the motor is between the multiswitch and the receiver.
The other receivers are limited to the satellite that's selected by the one running the motor.

multiswitch --- how do i hook up a c/ku lnb to it

A dual band LNBF is not compatible with a multiswitch.
A multiswitch allows multiple receivers to use any of the dual output LNBFs connected to it, independent of the other receivers. Dual output LNBFs are required so each receiver can get either polarity.
Connecting a 2nd receiver via the first receivers 'loop out' allows the 2nd receiver to receive channels on the satellite, polarity and band(C or Ku) that is selected by the first receiver, when using a dual band LNBF. (NO Multiswitch)

It not necessary that each tv have independent channels as they all won't be watched at the same time

Then, I would employ a modulator and combine with the OTA antenna and feed all TV's. IR remote Extenders employed to operate the satellite receiver.