Where can I Buy a DishPro compliant Diplexer?

[Ron R]

And a DP Plus Separator? My local dealer wants to tear my head off so if I have to I'll buy online. The local distributor won't even talk to me without a dish network certification. How hard is it to get certified with dish?

 

[HCI]

check ebay

 

[Ron R]

Been there. I can find stuff there but thought I'd check with the guys here. And was also curious about the Dish certification.

 

[HCI]

Are you trying to become a retailer?

 

[Ron R]

No just an independent installer. I don't even know if there is a need for an installer in my area but would like to be able to pursue it.

 

[wobbie]

Look in the Phone book and call some local retailers and see if they are looking for installers. As far as being "certified" no such thing, a truck and two weeks of training with most of Dish Networks Regional Service Providers gets you "certified" Anyway, I can get you a seperator and dyplexer - send me a p.m.

 

[KE4EST]

Yes like Wobbie said call your local retailers and ask if they are hireing/training.

 

[Kirby Baker]

What exactly is a DishPro compliant diplexor? What differentiates it from a non-DP Compliant diplexor?

 

[wied]

I had a problem diplexing an OTA when I got my HDTV. Tried several diplexers and found JVI were the only ones that worked in my case. You can find them at the DishStore http://www.dishstore.net/product_info.php?cPath=57&products_id=201
You can also find DPP separators there.

Note: When you install the Diplexers to DP34 do not use port 1.

 

[Kirby Baker]

Note: When you install the Diplexers to DP34 do not use port 1.

Can you expand on that? Which port 1, input from LNB or output to receiver?

 

[wied]

here is a diagram:
110---------------------|------------|
119---------------------| - -DP34- - |
61.5/148/129------------|__________|
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | - | - | - |
Output to receivers - - - - 1 -2 - 3 -4 --------------------- Dish Receiver
------------------------____|_____--------------------------____|_____
------------------------| Diplexer |---OTA------------------- | Diplexer |___OTA
----------------------- |________| ------------------------- |________|
----------------------------|--------------Run to Receiver--------|

This is the way mine is setup and I think why it will not work if you user port one on the DP34 is because of the power of the switch. The diplexer must have a voltage drop that knock down the power to the point were causes the switch not to work.

 

[chadzx11]

He asked for a DPP compatible Diplexer and a separator. He either has a DPP Twin or a 44 switch. Anyway, try to find the highest freak range as possible. I buy from perfect 10 and Dow electronics, and they sell Diplexers that run up to 2300 Mhz. If you use the 2150 Mhz diplexers, you may have some side effects. I do not know, because I only buy 2300 Mhz diplexers.

As far as certification, there is SBCA certification. You can look up SBCA satellite training on google to find a class near you. Its $200 for level 2. You'll need that to contract with somebody like Perfect-10 or Metron, IIRC.

 

[wied]

On a DPP44 you would still need to use port 2 due to the fact that the power inserter hooks up the the line connected to port 1

 

[Kirby Baker]

ok, what about diplexing the 61.5 feed into a DP34 or DP44? I am using just some RCA branded ones I had and it seems to work on my DP34. Can I assume when I swap out to my DP44 tonight I will continue to be ok?

 

[wied]

So you feed the OTA and 61.5 signal into the third satellite input of the DP34 switch? If so then it should work on DPP44, but it seems like I tried that and it did not work on my setup. So it may be receiver dependent.

 

[Kirby Baker]

Yeah, except I diplex cable and the 61.5 feed. Its worked flawlessly into my DP34 so far. Once spring hits, I will try to aim at 129 again so I wont have to diplex anything...

 

[SimpleSimon]

here is a diagram:
110---------------------|------------|
119---------------------| - -DP34- - |
61.5/148/129------------|__________|
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | - | - | - |
Output to receivers - - - - 1 -2 - 3 -4 --------------------- Dish Receiver
------------------------____|_____--------------------------____|_____
------------------------| Diplexer |---OTA------------------- | Diplexer |___OTA
----------------------- |________| ------------------------- |________|
----------------------------|--------------Run to Receiver--------|

This is the way mine is setup and I think why it will not work if you user port one on the DP34 is because of the power of the switch. The diplexer must have a voltage drop that knock down the power to the point were causes the switch not to work.

Nice diagram - from experience I know it's a lot of work to do. Note to readers: 119 should be on port #1 of the DP34, and 110 on #2. Yeah, it usually works the way he has it, but the operative word is "usually". ALWAYS put 119 on port #1 of whatever switch you're using.

On a DPP44 you would still need to use port 2 due to the fact that the power inserter hooks up the the line connected to port 1

Unless you use a high-current rated diplexer between the power inserter and the DPP44.

ok, what about diplexing the 61.5 feed into a DP34 or DP44? I am using just some RCA branded ones I had and it seems to work on my DP34. Can I assume when I swap out to my DP44 tonight I will continue to be ok?

I find it hard to believe that that is working. Probably a faulty DP34 - because they are NOT supposed to pass OTA signals.