Social Feed

Well, first off, a 4x4 multiswitch actually has inputs for two LNBs , not four.
(See the Switches Simplified FAQ for the basics)
For each of the two LNBs, it needs both Vertical and Horizontal polarity.
Normally, you'd get that from a dual-output LNB by signaling it with 13 or 18 volts, respectively.

What you suggested might work on paper.
It depends a lot on the receivers.
And on how complicated you want their setup to be.
I wouldn't go that way.
Normally, I wouldn't mix bandstacked and non-bandstacked technologies.

A less controversial approach in an all bandstacked setup, would be to use some sort of splitters, feeding diseqc switches.
I'm not one much for splitters, so for a very limited system, there is a powered switch that comes to mind.
Unfortunately, we're going even further into the land of the weird, now.

There is a Dish Network DP-34 switch.
I'll just give you this thread for your reading pleasure.
We're way out on the fringe world, now.
It's not too late to turn back to the traditional path. -

Over the years of study on the subject, I've come up with quite a number of solutions for the switch & LNB question.
For most people, picking the right -one- is probably wise.
And for most, the traditional (non-bandstacked) gives more options for hardware (lnbs, switches, etc).

See the Switch FAQ for how to hook up eight LNBs to 4 (or more) receivers.
We don't document bandstacked technoloyg at all because it's not simple nor widespread, and not for beginners.

But, since you asked . . .

Anole said:

Well, first off, a 4x4 multiswitch actually has inputs for two LNBs , not four.
(See the Switches Simplified FAQ for the basics)
For each of the two LNBs, it needs both Vertical and Horizontal polarity.
Normally, you'd get that from a dual-output LNB by signaling it with 13 or 18 volts, respectively.

Click to expand...

Yeah, well the idea came from a picture buried in one of the links you provided earlier. Someone had set up 16 of those Aspen bandstacked lnbs to three receivers. I just removed 13 lnbs and 1 receiver to come up with what I laid out. I didn't save the picture.

What you suggested might work on paper.

Click to expand...

Maybe.

It depends a lot on the receivers.

Click to expand...

The receiver(s) were not specified.

And on how complicated you want their setup to be.
I wouldn't go that way.
Normally, I wouldn't mix bandstacked and non-bandstacked technologies.

Click to expand...

I didn't think it would be that easy when I typed it.

A less controversial approach in an all bandstacked setup, would be to use some sort of splitters, feeding diseqc switches.
I'm not one much for splitters, so for a very limited system, there is a powered switch that comes to mind.
Unfortunately, we're going even further into the land of the weird, now.

Click to expand...

Thats for sure.

There is a Dish Network DP-34 switch.
I'll just give you this thread for your reading pleasure.
We're way out on the fringe world, now.
It's not too late to turn back to the traditional path. -

Click to expand...

Not to worry, I left a trail of bread crumbs

Over the years of study on the subject, I've come up with quite a number of solutions for the switch & LNB question.
For most people, picking the right -one- is probably wise.
And for most, the traditional (non-bandstacked) gives more options for hardware (lnbs, switches, etc).

See the Switch FAQ for how to hook up eight LNBs to 4 (or more) receivers.
We don't document bandstacked technoloyg at all because it's not simple nor widespread, and not for beginners.

But, since you asked . . .

Click to expand...

Yep, I did.
Btw, while trudging through the various links, the several sub threads found there and doing searches on the numerous unfamiliar terms I found, I did stumble upon information concerning the loop out method of adding a receiver.
I thank you for dangling the carrot. I bid you adios, for now. Another hobby beckons.
hxxp://www.capefear1000.com/

I'm going toward all bandstacked since I like the idea of both polarities always instantly available from the same cable. My CM dish on 123w is stacked, and works great. I just wish Invacom made a stacked version of the QPH-031

Tron said:

I'm going toward all bandstacked since I like the idea of both polarities always instantly available from the same cable. My CM dish on 123w is stacked, and works great. I just wish Invacom made a stacked version of the QPH-031

Click to expand...

Tron,

The Invacom QPH-031 does provide this. Linear Vertical and Horizontal on the same cable, or Right and Left Circular on the same cable. All four if you insert a switch.

Or do you mean high and low band Ku Linear?

Either I am a little confused regarding what you are stating or you are not stating it correctly. Are you referring to a different model LNBF?

AcWxRADAR

What I meant was that I wish Invacom made a bandstacked version of the QPH-031 instead of the voltage-switched model we are all familiar with. There would be one output for circular and one for linear, both sending down both polarities at the same time (stacked LNBs take the horizontal TPs and "stack" them at a higher frequency above the verticals; therefore all TPs, H and V, are available at the same time from the same single cable without switching).