New Info on Invacom Optical LNB and Optical distribution system

[mikelib]

I had read on Tele-Satellite magazine about an optical LNB and distribution system by Invacom. I thought that the new LNB would be a good one to try on FTA. I shot off an e-mail to Invacom sales and here is the good news reply with specs.



Hi Mike

We hope to start shipping to distributors this month so shouldn’t be too long before you start to see it on your local suppliers shelf! Remember if you are installing this to a single MDU then you will need to attenuate the signal with a minimum 15dB optical attenuator because the system is designed for use with multiple dwellings.

Rgds

Ivan, Invacom sales

Can’t wait to try one of these units out.
mikelib

 

[Smith P.]

Look good for European market, but for NA hobbyists it's overkill.
Only linear signal and distribution scheme targeting MDU.

 

[guapoharry]

Very interesting.

Is this stuff for sale yet?

What is the pricing?

Wonder how long will it be before east Asians sell their version of this?

 

[ikki]

That is simply amazing.

The writing is on the wall.

 

[SatelliteAV]

Satelliteguys knew about the LNB distribution development by Invacom via fiber several years before the rest of the world!

See: http://www.satelliteguys.us/glorystar-support-forum/95844-two-receivers-glorystar-system-2.html#post894984

Isn't this a great place to learn about satellite equipment? YEAH!!!

 

[FTABman0]

Satelliteguys knew about the LNB distribution development by Invacom via fiber several years before the rest of the world!

Isn't this a great place to learn about satellite equipment? YEAH!!!

Inside information!

You got that right Brian, best place for everything satellite! :up

K E V I N

 

[Babadem]

Excellent News!

 

[rm-fr star]

We're now a year later.... Has anyone seen a deployed system using this?

 

[pedrogarcia]

Optical LNBs

I don't like to upset you guys but the LNB cost in the UK is GB£170 net therefore it is going to be around $260 + shipping + US duty.

There is a 40mm and C120 version and of course you would need all the ancilliary splitters etc and a fibre polishing kit.

I am not sure who this is really aimed at as even in a huge multi tenancy the costs would be massive and fibre is still a delicate install. Maybe some cable companies mighty be interested as distance is clearly an advantage.

I think Invacom may have lost the plot