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Thanks for the answers. Yes it is a standard LNBF, so I will be looking for a 2x4 switch on ebay. Not many listings on ebay, most are Zinwell 3x4 switches, hope they are good.

Hi... I have a dish with dual LNB pointed at Galaxy25 (97W). Each line feed from a LNB is used by an FTA receiver ( a Viewsat and a Coolsat ). Is it possible to add a third receiver into this setup such that all receivers get signal from Galaxy 25? Thanks.

Can you point me to a in-line amplifier from one of the online stores?

Can a home made power inserter ( 18V DC adaptor with 1-2 A max ) to used with a 1000.2 LNB to provide extra power by connecting to output 1 of the LNB, while the output 2 and 3 can be used to connect to the receiver? I was told that I need a power inserter for my 1000.2 setup - and I want to...

Ok thanks. I see that these switches work with DirectTV / Dish network also. I just didn't know that you can mix linear with circular pol equipment.

Hi... My satellite dish that's pointed at 97W was buried under the snow. It stayed buried for about 4 days. I just digged it out today. Now I have 0 signal quality. The other indicator ( I believe is S ) is normal ( 70-72% ). The LNB + 2 pass trough connectors on each halves were under the snow...

Hi... I currently have 2 receivers. Each one is connected to one half of a double linear LNB. The dish points to 97W ( Galaxy25 I believe is the current name ). My question is how can I add a third receiver to this setup? Is there a smart switch out there that can allow this? Thanks.

After the problem happened, I removed all switches ( I used to have a diseqC 1.2 switch ). Now it is a straight run of cable to 1 lnb ( with 1 pass through connector ) and is still the same. The cable upstairs is longer than the cable downstairs. However - just to try it - I moved the receiver...

I have a strange problem with my setup upstairs: I have a Viewsat Ultra connected to Galaxy 25 ( 97W ). I could get all channels for a couple of days ( all transponders 50% to 60% quality ), but today I noticed a strange problem: 1) all transponders with horizontal polarization have gone 0%...

Can someone please explain what a transponder is? Do I need to fine adjust the antenna ( azymuth,elevation ) for targetting a specific transponder? I'm getting the following behaviour while trying to target Galaxy 25 ( 97W): - I'm getting 82%S and 50-60% Q on just a few transponders, but I'm...

Sure it is aligned with the long axis. What about somebody with a 36" ( 90 mm ) Fortec that has good signal, can they provide some measurements? Thanks.

Colbec of anyone else with a Fortec90 cm, is it possible for you to measure the distance from the left hole on the edge of the reflector to the screw of the lnbf holder ( the distance you mention ), and to provide the "good" value? This way I can set my distance to be the same. By "good value" I...

How do you measure the "focus length" of an offset antenna? It is the distance from the Focal point to where? Thanks.

I was pointing to IA5 ( 97W ). The reflector is good ( I just checked it by turning it upside down on a flat surface and the edge is touching the flat surface all around ). The reflector also looks good ( there are no bends, the surface looks good ). I had only troubles with this antenna. The...

I have problems with my Fortec 90 cm ( 36 inch ) antenna ( U bolt style ). The problem is that I'm getting a good signal on one of the transponders ( 12090 ) but nothing on the others. I did some experimenting by removing the LNB from the enclosure and keeping it with my hand ( taking care I...