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I just wanted a little confirmation on my findings with a small problem I have encountered.
I am now a registered user of MyTheatre and for those of you following along, I have detected a slight problem using a 3x4 multi-switch with my Twinhan 1020a.
On my 4th port of diseqc-1 which connects to the 22Khz off side of my Ecoda switch, I have my 1M Primestar dish pointed at Hispasat with the two output LNBF and a 3x4 multi-switch there to switch between H and V.
I have noticed a little lag time for the channels to come on for that particular satellite, and the V channels didn't want to seem to come on at all.
Today I had a little more time to sit and watch and the H channels come on much faster and switching to the V channels takes much longer, but all of a sudden both sides would just drop out. I went up to the roof to check things out, and while there took out about 20 feet of slack in the cable figuring if it was a voltage problem and taking it out couldn't hurt.
It did help, but the problem is still there.
That is the only dish in my current 8 LNB setup that requires a 3x4 multiswitch. Everything else is voltage controlled in the LNBF. And everything else is working fine.
My question is, Do you think the multi-switch is eating up all available power and causing the LNBF to lose signal?
FYI, I have changed out diseqc switches and there is no difference.
That is my suspicion because the H channels 18V work better than the V channels 13V.
Let me know what you think!
I am now a registered user of MyTheatre and for those of you following along, I have detected a slight problem using a 3x4 multi-switch with my Twinhan 1020a.
On my 4th port of diseqc-1 which connects to the 22Khz off side of my Ecoda switch, I have my 1M Primestar dish pointed at Hispasat with the two output LNBF and a 3x4 multi-switch there to switch between H and V.
I have noticed a little lag time for the channels to come on for that particular satellite, and the V channels didn't want to seem to come on at all.
Today I had a little more time to sit and watch and the H channels come on much faster and switching to the V channels takes much longer, but all of a sudden both sides would just drop out. I went up to the roof to check things out, and while there took out about 20 feet of slack in the cable figuring if it was a voltage problem and taking it out couldn't hurt.
It did help, but the problem is still there.
That is the only dish in my current 8 LNB setup that requires a 3x4 multiswitch. Everything else is voltage controlled in the LNBF. And everything else is working fine.
My question is, Do you think the multi-switch is eating up all available power and causing the LNBF to lose signal?
FYI, I have changed out diseqc switches and there is no difference.
That is my suspicion because the H channels 18V work better than the V channels 13V.
Let me know what you think!
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Thanks Anole and thanks to you too Al!
I think that will help in scanning new transponders and inputting them into MyTheatre or DVBDream.
BTW, the Bullet LNBF from SatAV is a nice tiny LNBF. I used a the top half of a grounding clamp to hold it in place on my Primestar 84e after removing the plastic casing, with the Universal hanging off the side for 129. I didn't have a 10 mm wrench, so I just hand tightened the White Springs LNBF holder on it and left it kinda swinging in the wind and am still getting White Springs with 35 SQ measured in MT. I need to get back up there and tighten it up.
I am seeing no difference in SQ using the Bullet and the OEM voltage controlled Primestar LNBF on G10.
I think that will help in scanning new transponders and inputting them into MyTheatre or DVBDream.
BTW, the Bullet LNBF from SatAV is a nice tiny LNBF. I used a the top half of a grounding clamp to hold it in place on my Primestar 84e after removing the plastic casing, with the Universal hanging off the side for 129. I didn't have a 10 mm wrench, so I just hand tightened the White Springs LNBF holder on it and left it kinda swinging in the wind and am still getting White Springs with 35 SQ measured in MT.
I need to get back up there and tighten it up.I am seeing no difference in SQ using the Bullet and the OEM voltage controlled Primestar LNBF on G10.
I think that will help in scanning new transponders and inputting them into MyTheatre or DVBDream.
I can't imagine doing it any other way
Manufacturers seem to be getting away from including those loop out ports on their pci cards. I've been shopping for a dvb-s2 card and the only one I've found with loop out is the DVBworld.
Thanks Starman!
At least now I can scan quickly on the same satellite and polarity and if I find something can put it into MyTheatre.
I doubt if there will be too many more cards with both ports. Cost cutting seems to be the feature of the day.
I have the Traxis now running out of the Loop Out port with the LNB power off on the Traxis. It stinks not being able to power the LNB with the Traxis at the same time, but I know it would probably blow up the card.
At least now I can scan quickly on the same satellite and polarity and if I find something can put it into MyTheatre.
I doubt if there will be too many more cards with both ports. Cost cutting seems to be the feature of the day.
Thanks Starman!
I have the Traxis now running out of the Loop Out port with the LNB power off on the Traxis. It stinks not being able to power the LNB with the Traxis at the same time, but I know it would probably blow up the card.
At least now I can scan quickly on the same satellite and polarity and if I find something can put it into MyTheatre.
I doubt if there will be too many more cards with both ports. Cost cutting seems to be the feature of the day.
I find the loop out to be a nice feature on the Twinhan, I can do just that... Turn off the card, tune a new satellite with the STB, scan, then punch the numbers in to MT, or do a scan in MT.
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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