If I install an outdoor OTA antenna, can I just use the DISH Network coax or do I need to run new cable? If I can use it, is there a special way to connect the antenna?
Installing OTA antenna using DISH coax?
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If you can run a dedicated cable, it's probably better to do so. Otherwise you can use a diplexor to share the existing cable run.
I'd rather not have to run another cable. Would I use a diplexor at both the dish and receiver end of the coax? I haven't been able to find much info on how to do it.
There is always some signal loss using the diplexer, but as far as working, I have found no real problem with Diplexing the signals.
Yeah, I decided to free up one of the two coax's that are run to my TV area so that I could trial FiOS video. I had been using one coax for Dish and the other for my OTA antenna. So I picked up a pair of diplexors and installed them. There was not a drop in signal strength and its as good today as it was with its dedicated cable.
FiOS never offered me a trial period (in fact they wanted a 1yr commit) so I turned them down. Its more fun having Dish.
FiOS never offered me a trial period (in fact they wanted a 1yr commit) so I turned them down. Its more fun having Dish.
Does anyone have a link to installation instructions using the diplexer? I'm a complete novice when it comes to stuff like this.
Also is there a particular diplexer that is recommended?
Also is there a particular diplexer that is recommended?
You screw it on. You haven't done a search at all for one, have you ?? Give it a try and look at a picture...
I had done a search but I didn't really know what I was looking for.
Which one of these diplexers would I need:
Holland Satellite Diplexer - STVC
2Amp Satellite Diplexer - DPD2
I also see that Dishstore.net has a couple of different diplexers. Would those be a better option?
I appreciate your advice and apologize for such simple questions. I just don't want to screw up anything.
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I see nothing wrong with the first two. Dishstore.net charges almost double.... It ain't my money....
You can also buy these locally. Granted, it will cost more but returning them will be easier, if necessary. You can get 'em quicker too. Same place you buy your antenna will likely sell them. I tried Radio Shack's website but didn't get anything... I'm positive I've seen them there (in their stores). Wait, they spell it "diplexer" instead of "diplexor". Don't know which is right.... Ouch ! $20. Don't buy 'em there.
You can also buy these locally. Granted, it will cost more but returning them will be easier, if necessary. You can get 'em quicker too. Same place you buy your antenna will likely sell them. I tried Radio Shack's website but didn't get anything... I'm positive I've seen them there (in their stores). Wait, they spell it "diplexer" instead of "diplexor". Don't know which is right.... Ouch ! $20. Don't buy 'em there.
