Starchoice Reception Problem

[captaindmw]

I have a chance to buy a used (older) Starchoice Satelite system. The individual says when he was using it, there were a couple of problems. The dual system Multiswitch is a 4 x 2 (4 in from the dish/2 out to receivers).
He ran 2 lines from the multi-switch (one he split to 2 receivers). On the direct line, the reception would occasionally block out for a few seconds. Sometimes it would occur frequently making it annoying to watch a program. I don't think is anything like a tree branch. The other problem was that the receiver would get no signal at times – likely connected to what the other receivers were doing. He is guessing it needs to have the multiswitch replaced.

The other line has a splitter between the dish + receivers. This means one of the receivers can only watch the same band as the other receiver.

So, is it likely the problem is the multiswitch? Any suggestions?

 

[Satellite Expert]

You don't say where you are.

If you are in Canada, just sign up as a new customer. It'll cost you $29 net and SC will install a new quad dish at no charge. The dish will be warranted under the Simple Satellite program. Then add the receivers your friend has.

If you are outside Canada:
There is no SC dual satellite dish, that I know of, that has 4 lines out from the LNBFs.

There are 2 types - stacked which looks like 2 beer cans pointed at the satellites and non stacked which has a built in quad multiswitch.

If it is a stacked dish, any 22kz switch that goes up to 2.2Ghz will work.