is it possible to "split" a signal going into your receiver?

[tifozi]

I just turn the main system off via the remote control and use the slave receiver normal. The slave moves the dish and selects any channel on any transponder. I never have them both on at the same time. When I turn the slave off via the remote, I can use the main STB to move the dish and watch any channel I want.

Is this possible only on certain STBs?

I tried this on my Merc-II (primary) and Skywalker(slave) and it didn't work. When i turn the Merc off through the remote, the Skywalker can't get any signal on any polarity.

 

[schlever]

I have to turn off my STBs using the power switch on the back, otherwise it doesn't work.

 

[tifozi]

schlever

thanks for the response. I tried turning off the power switch at the back, but it didn't seem to help. the picture on the pc froze immediately. do i need to enable something in dvb dream to get the loop out to work correctly?