2nd dish for 129 with H3

[HipKat]

Correct, which is why it's easier to use a wing for the sat you're having problems with

 

[Jackonearth]

Correct, which is why it's easier to use a wing for the sat you're having problems with

Does that mean I have to switch to the eastern arc?

 

[Jackonearth]

Can one hybrid dish support two Hopper 3 DVRs without an DPH42 switch?
I just noticed the hybrid dish already has two outputs.

 

[JSheridan]

Can one hybrid dish support two Hopper 3 DVRs without an DPH42 switch?
I just noticed the hybrid dish already has two outputs.

No. One Hopper 3 per Hybrid LNB. The Hopper 3 must be connected to port #1 on the LNB.

 

[Jackonearth]

No. One Hopper 3 per Hybrid LNB. The Hopper 3 must be connected to port #1 on the LNB.

So the only way to get a second Hopper 3 working is with a DPH42 switch which requires the hybrid dish to be replaced with a DPP dish, is that correct
And what's the second port on the hybrid dish for?

 

[JSheridan]

So the only way to get a second Hopper 3 working is with a DPH42 switch which requires the hybrid dish to be replaced with a DPP dish, is that correct
And what's the second port on the hybrid dish for?

Yes, you need a DPH42 for 2 Hopper 3's.

The dish doesn't have to be changed, just the LNB.

You can connect 2 Hopper 1's or 2 Hopper 2's or a Hopper 1 or 2 and a Super Joey to the 2 ports on a Hybrid LNB.

 

[Jackonearth]

Yes, you need a DPH42 for 2 Hopper 3's.

The dish doesn't have to be changed, just the LNB.

You can connect 2 Hopper 1's or 2 Hopper 2's or a Hopper 1 or 2 and a Super Joey to the 2 ports on a Hybrid LNB.

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Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Jackonearth]

If I do connect a wing dish to the input port on the hybrid dish, how do I block the unused LNB?

 

[Dirtydan]

Painted soup can.
Dan

 

[HipKat]

If I do connect a wing dish to the input port on the hybrid dish, how do I block the unused LNB?

You don't have to. It'll use the one with the better signal

 

[Jackonearth]

Painted soup can.
Dan

Lol. Why painted?

 

[Dirtydan]

Just to match LNB.
Dan

 

[Jackonearth]

Solid Copper Core Coax or Copper Clad Steel Coax, does it matter which kind of wire is used?

 

[HipKat]

Solid Copper Core Coax or Copper Clad Steel Coax, does it matter which kind of wire is used?

Not really. Solid copper is better for excessively long cable runs

 

[Jackonearth]

Not really. Solid copper is better for excessively long cable runs

Someone once told me it's a bad idea to run power from the receiver to the LNB over Copper Clad Steel Coax but couldn't explain why. Any idea what he was talking about?

 

[boba]

Someone once told me it's a bad idea to run power from the receiver to the LNB over Copper Clad Steel Coax but couldn't explain why. Any idea what he was talking about?

Copper Clad is just a thin coating on the exterior surface of the center conducter of the cable. Scratch the copper surface or damage it while stripping the cable to put fittings on reduces the conductivity of the cable. Solid copper won't lose conductivity if the outside is scratched.

 

[Jackonearth]

What kind of coax do installers use?

 

[JSheridan]

What kind of coax do installers use?

Both. There are certain cable brands and part numbers that are 'Dish Approved', some are clad and some are solid.

 

[Jackonearth]

Both. There are certain cable brands and part numbers that are 'Dish Approved', some are clad and some are solid.

In what situations is one kind of coax used over the other?

 

[JSheridan]

In what situations is one kind of coax used over the other?

Solid copper is used for all Hughesnet and Viasat internet installations and long TV wire runs. Clad is fine for short and medium TV runs. Solid copper has less resistance so there is a smaller voltage drop for internet and long runs.