Recent content by ParvoPup

SWM systems are powered - meaning that your meter will not register a signal using the SWM LNB unless your meter is capable of providing 21 volts dc to the LNB. At the present, the only unit I am aware of that powers SWM is the Applied Instruments Super Buddy. Two options - 1. Use a regular...

Do you have a Birdog meter with SWM load so you test for a signal at the first SWM splitter? I'm asking because I'm thinking that 200 of cable between the LNB and the Power Inserter is 50 to 80 feet too long. Specs says that 150 feet is max preferred - but I have seen good signals extend to 180...

Allow me to elucidate on behalf of my fellow D* Installers - We (D*) are like a freeway - we pave the road between space and your house. Broadcasters are like cars - they drive on the freeway. You have a complaint with the manufacturers of the cars. So why do you blame the guys who laid the...

As a public service to all of you who invest heavily in quad shield RG6 coax for your installations -a little inside beta from an installer's point of view. You are probably wasting your money if you have your connections made by D*. You need to realize that the D* technician is only equipped...

To clarify the statement about people dumping landlines - as a recently early retired Telco employee - - I can you assure that the numbers of "cell only" households is growing. And yes - the Telcos are suffering - especially VZ. The last set of internal study numbers I saw about a month ago...