diseqc switch

scouse645

hi,i have a question about a diseqc switch, is it possible to use it with a monoblock (hotbird astra) and also freesat? if i can? how do i do it?

jphili

You can, and it's been discussed already a couple of times.

Basically you need to connect your monoblock to both the A and B input of your disecq switch.

If you need more info, I guess a quick search could already clear up the fog some more

Robbo

Yes, apparently you have to solder a wire between the first two inputs, or use a splitter.

__________________

satelliteman

They need to make a link connector for this, might be of some use with this configuration.

__________________
.....

A Detailed DiSEqC Motor Installation Set Up Guide HERE

Motor Installation 'Quick' Reference Guide also HERE

Satellites UK site Advertisers

-

canofan

Actually there exists a Y connector for this.
I have a few in my parts box

Adcham

I have a Lemon 0.2dB Monoblok on Hotbird and Astra 1 and, based on the above advice, bought a WizTech 4-way DiSEQc switch.

I bought an F socket T-piece and connected the centre leg to the LNB1 input and a short cable to then link one of the side connections to the LNB 2 input. The Receiver input was connected to the other side connection of the T-connector. In other words, this was in effect a Y-connector.

Some of the Hotbird channel now don't work, some of them do. Some of the Astra 1 channels don't work, some of them do. I can select all Atlantic Bird and Hispasat channels.

Any ideas folks ?

Peter

Robbo

Hi,

Theory only, as I have never done it but:


You have it connected wrong. If a T-piece were to work (I don't know if it does), then:-

You connect T-piece centre Leg to the monoblock.

T-piece side leg to Diseqc switch input 1.

T-piece other side leg to Diseqc switch input 2.

The receiver goes to the OUTPUT of the Diseqc switch.


Any extra LNBS you want go to inputs 3 and 4 on the Diseqc switch.

Robbo

__________________