Lazarus
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Actually, it does cross my mind that there might be some parallels here with our very own Humax Foxsat (Other Freesat Receivers are available) which is primarily a Platform Box but can do other things. In particular, in Freesat mode with either one or two Feeds direct from a 28E dish, DiSEqC doesn't come into play, but if one of those feeds is connected via a DiSEqC switch, then this is detected upon Installation or subsequently activated through the hidden menu.
ie Even though the Foxsat (Other Freesat boxes are available) is DiSEqC capable, it needs a special effort to engage it.
Substitute Fransat for Freesat and do we have a similar situation?
Certainly the External switch vs, Monoblock issue is a dead-herring as they can not be distinguished in any way whatsoever by the box. Ergo, if the fitted Monoblock isn't being switched then an External switch won't work either (Unless the Monoblock is actually faulty). So a way needs to be found to enable the DiSEqC switching capability of the box.
ie Even though the Foxsat (Other Freesat boxes are available) is DiSEqC capable, it needs a special effort to engage it.
Substitute Fransat for Freesat and do we have a similar situation?
Certainly the External switch vs, Monoblock issue is a dead-herring as they can not be distinguished in any way whatsoever by the box. Ergo, if the fitted Monoblock isn't being switched then an External switch won't work either (Unless the Monoblock is actually faulty). So a way needs to be found to enable the DiSEqC switching capability of the box.