Switch question

[comfortably_numb]

I've been looking for a reasonably priced 8x1 switch with weather cover for awhile. Found this one on Ebay. It has a "terrestrial" input which I assume combines European OTA signals over satellite. I have no use for that, but will the switch still work as an 8x1 in the US?

Satellite DiSEqC 1.0,1.1,1.2 switch S8/1PCP-W2 (8x1), Made in EU,4years warranty 8595577602082 | eBay

 

[primestar31]

I don't know about that one, but this one works fine here: DISEQC 8X1 MULTI-SWITCH FTA Cascadable Stackable Connect 8 Sats PANSAT BRAND | eBay

 

[beavs2112]

but will the switch still work as an 8x1 in the US?

Yes it will work as an 8X1 in the US. (in any country for that matter. the diseq standard is worldwide)

 

[a33]

will the switch still work as an 8x1 in the US?

Yes, the EMP switches are quite OK!

BTW: You can go to the emp-centauri.cz website, find your product, click on "related downloads" up right side, and read the (english) manual.

greetz,
A33

Edit: corrected typo.

 

[raydio]

I've been looking for a reasonably priced 8x1 switch with weather cover for awhile. Found this one on Ebay. It has a "terrestrial" input which I assume combines European OTA signals over satellite. I have no use for that, but will the switch still work as an 8x1 in the US?

Satellite DiSEqC 1.0,1.1,1.2 switch S8/1PCP-W2 (8x1), Made in EU,4years warranty 8595577602082 | eBay

I would think that a DiSEqC is a DiSEqC but this one just has the added doohickey for the Europeans -

 

[comfortably_numb]

Found the manual, thanks a33

http://emp-centauri.cz/pdf/1003225.pdf

Looks like the dip switch settings are in there too.

 

[primestar31]

Why would you pay 3 times the cost for an oddball 8x1 switch, when you can buy a known good one from Hyper for $10 and free shipping?

 

[comfortably_numb]

Why would you pay 3 times the cost for an oddball 8x1 switch, when you can buy a known good one from Hyper for $10 and free shipping?

I need the weather cover. Already have the Pansat and it isn't weatherproof.

 

[primestar31]

I need the weather cover. Already have the Pansat and it isn't weatherproof.

Tupperware containers make good ones. Drill a small hole on the bottom so it doesn't build up condensate, and you are good to go.

 

[comfortably_numb]

I tried a plastic utility box and it was kind of a mess; the Pansat inputs are on the top and bottom of the switch. I like that this one has all inputs on the bottom; I can easily ziptie it to the mast of my 1.2m

Just spending a little extra $$ not too big a deal for me.

 

[beavs2112]

just be aware there is about 5db of signal loss (give or take) going through an 8X1 switch compared to a direct connection.

 

[comfortably_numb]

just be aware there is about 5db of signal loss (give or take) going through an 8X1 switch compared to a direct connection.

What is the signal loss compared to a 4x1?

 

[beavs2112]

well the 4x1s run from 1.5db in one of these Buy Heavy Duty Wsd-2041 CHIETA DiSEqC Multi-switch 4x1 Satellite FTA online | eBay to around 3db in the others. I use the the chietas just for that reason alone.

 

[comfortably_numb]

well the 4x1s run from 1.5db in one of these Buy Heavy Duty Wsd-2041 CHIETA DiSEqC Multi-switch 4x1 Satellite FTA online | eBay to around 3db in the others. I use the the chietas just for that reason alone.

I have one of those in a box in the closet. I'll compare signal loss between the Chieta, the Pansat 4x1 and the Pansat 8x1. Will be a good experiment.

 

[primestar31]

You need a cable management box. 7"x5"x1.5" Outdoor Cabletek Enclosure Plastic Grey Case Utility Cable Box MTE-S | eBay

I have one of these hanging on my dish pole right now, and it fits all sorts of stuff, even powered switches: CableTek CT5 Series Outdoor Residential Enclosure 11x 9x 5, 2 Piece Fast Ship! | eBay

Or look for yourself: cabletek | eBay

 

[comfortably_numb]

You need a cable management box. 7"x5"x1.5" Outdoor Cabletek Enclosure Plastic Grey Case Utility Cable Box MTE-S | eBay

I have one of these hanging on my dish pole right now, and it fits all sorts of stuff, even powered switches: CableTek CT5 Series Outdoor Residential Enclosure 11x 9x 5, 2 Piece Fast Ship! | eBay

Or look for yourself: cabletek | eBay

I actually have one of those as well. I couldn't get the 8x1 to fit in there along with the coax coming in. Couldn't get it to close. Trust me, I've tried all cheaper options

 

[beavs2112]

I have one of those in a box in the closet. I'll compare signal loss between the Chieta, the Pansat 4x1 and the Pansat 8x1. Will be a good experiment.

cool. hopefully they are all low like 1-2db then you could use the 8X1.

 

[beavs2112]

You need a cable management box. 7"x5"x1.5" Outdoor Cabletek Enclosure Plastic Grey Case Utility Cable Box MTE-S | eBay

I have one of these hanging on my dish pole right now, and it fits all sorts of stuff, even powered switches: CableTek CT5 Series Outdoor Residential Enclosure 11x 9x 5, 2 Piece Fast Ship! | eBay

Or look for yourself: cabletek | eBay

just kidding ...… but what CN really needs is one of these distribution centers in his basement

 

[comfortably_numb]

just kidding ...… but what CN really needs is one of these distribution centers in his basement View attachment 137486

Holy switches Batman

 

[Keith Brannen]

EMP Centauri are good switches, I've had my for 12 years, no problems. I have mine is inside, and my "distribution centre" is nowhere as neat as the photo beavs2112 posted! Mine sort of looks like a bunch of spiders squashed together! LOL!