DirecTV Cascading Zinwell 3X4 Multiswitch ???

[Billsnj]

CURRENT Config -- 18 inch Rnd Dish 2 LNB - Zinwell SAM 3402 3X4 Multiswitch - two (2) Series 2 Hughes SD DVR's - all working perfectly!

Question - I want to add another D* receiver or perhaps a D* DVR. Can I add another Zinwell SAM 3402 Multiswitch to the existing config (above) that will allow me to feed the "NEW" D* Receiver or DVR????
Please provide any specific issues etc etc.
NOTE: I already have in my possession the D* and the Zinwell SAM 3402 Multiswitch.
Thank You

 

[jdspencer]

In the past, some have taken two lines from a 3x4 to feed another 3x4 to create 6 outputs.
The other way is to use two splitters connected to the dish and then the splitters feed two 3x4s. This creates 8 outputs.

However, you won't get any of the HD channels since that dish is only for the 101 satellite.

Time to upgrade!

 

[Mr Tony]

easiest thing to do is get a 3x8 multiswitch and replace the 3x4 with that
3x8 multiswitch | eBay

if you already have the multiswitch then just cascade it off of the existing one. You'll need 2 of the outputs from the exisitng switch to go to the new one

 

[texasbrit]

It's generally not advisable to cascade unpowered multiswitches because there are losses through the switches, not just signal but also voltage loss with the satellite/transponder selection signals. If your cable runs are short, cascading (to give you six outputs) will probably work OK, otherwise you might get 771s. Using a 2x8 (3x8) is a better solution. A powered 3x8 would be even better.