WIRELESS?

[O'Doyle]

Hey all! just wanted to know if the is a wireless set up between your dish and the receiver/positioner that can be used, or have any of you tried this idea before?. Reason for asking is that where i live right now, where i would like to put my dish is quite a distance from where my apartment is, ( haven't measured it out yet to get exact footage) but i know i would have a rather long run of cable between the dish and the receiver, would like any advice or suggestions you all have. I plan on measuring it out this weekend to see exactly what footage i am looking at. Thanks! Christopher

 

[Titanium]

A STB with LAN control and viewing (or a LAN based DVBS tuner) could be installed at the dish. You would need a power source and quality WiFi device at the dish in weatherized box.

I have done something similar with my OTA antenna using a SiliconDust ATSC tuner.

 

[O'Doyle]

Thanks Brian, i will look into those components and see what i come up with, just trying to possibly get my system up and running sooner than later.

 

[O'Doyle]

Brian does your buisness sell any of those components? and if not, any recommendations on where i could look to find them? other than ebay.

 

[Titanium]

The Amiko STBs are capable of LAN streaming and control as are several other brands and models (like TBS MOI), but I would only go this route if there was no other option. I would rather do a complex 300+ foot coax run before considering this option.

 

[O'Doyle]

ok, is there a limitation to how long a RG-11 coax run can be before it really loses signal quality?

 

[FTA4PA]

Tempting to avoid the long cable runs with some type of wireless setup but then you have to deal with interference, provision of some type of power source at the dish for the actuator/lnb. Seems like it would get pretty complicated compared to just digging a small trench and running a few wires. Interesting idea though. The run from my dishes to the receiver is about 140 feet - no issues.

 

[O'Doyle]

^ yeah i see what you mean, probably the long run of coax is going to be my best shot, just have a small issue, i need to figure out how to run the coax across a small portion of parking lot without having the neighbors being concerned about it.

 

[FTA4PA]

How small an area? Will vehicles be driving over your coax?

 

[FTA4PA]

Pardon my crude drawing. It would lengthen your coax run but can you go around the parking lot (solid line) instead of over (broken line)?

 

[O'Doyle]

if i had to guess maybe a 12ft. section and yes possibly cars passing over it, but just had a thought if i could use two support pieces to lift it up on both sides of the driveway so it would not be driven over that might be better.

 

[O'Doyle]

l like your drawing! i had the same thought also, i will see what i can figure out this weekend when the rain stops ugh!

 

[FTA4PA]

if i had to guess maybe a 12ft. section and yes possibly cars passing over it, but just had a thought if i could use two support pieces to lift it up on both sides of the driveway so it would not be driven over that might be better.

Gonna snow here - Winter Storm Warning for 5-8". Does the driveway have any expansion joints cut into it? If so, and they are wide enough, it may be possible to fit a coax cable down inside the joint and cover with sealant. Kinda like this:

 

[O'Doyle]

Good idea-- but parking lot is paved

 

[FTA4PA]

Good idea-- but parking lot is paved

Oh well, it was worth mentioning. Don't know how "receptive" the owner of the apartments would be or if it would even work in your situation but here's another method: http://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/DIY-How-to-dig-under-a-pathway-s/6560.htm

 

[O'Doyle]

^ that's pretty sweet! wish a sidewalk was my only hurdle haha

 

[FTA4PA]

Yes, they mention driveway and sidewalk but it would definitely be a much bigger job for 12' of driveway vs 3' of sidewalk. Hopefully you can come up with a workable solution. Keep us posted!