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<blockquote data-quote="Alan22" data-source="post: 1128043" data-attributes="member: 417507"><p>Yes I know they are called F Connectors, what I was unsure of is if there were size variations, I'm sure there are, due to some being easier than others with the different sized cables, that was my hesitation over the name, as newer types at least have further 'Code' names specifying a difference between them, e.g. RG-6 or RG-59, so I wasn't sure if my type had name variants as well, to maybe specify size, hence my description etc, as some are possibly 1st gen connectors, and others are newer, but same style different size, and there is no earth issue, been messing with coax for near 5 decades, so have a reasonable awareness of that, but I understand the need to check.</p><p></p><p>As to the splitter, just to clarify, the single working feed is used as the source for the splitter, then 2 cables from the splitter both go into the 4K box, making it fully functional having 2 strong signals, no missing channels or issues other than the remaining bug awaiting a further firmware update from the makers to resolve the last of the known issues with the box.</p><p></p><p>I have been told many times that I won't be able to numerous things, but that's what I do, I figure out ways around it, like when a Sky engineer installing their service tried and failed to set up the remote to control the TV as well, took me maybe 10 minutes and got it working, totally blew my mates away lol.</p><p></p><p>But you think the LNB could be behind this?</p><p>We have good signal so it doesn't need to compensate for that directly, but it's been so long since I touched it I can't be sure what benefits there are for using any specific features, as there may be a benefit to getting a specific unit, as there are a lot more things around today than there used to be, I was toying with the idea of motorising my dish to use with my Pace box (now retired lol), but the expense didn't seem worth it in my case, so is there a quad LNB that is todays go to solution?</p><p></p><p>But I know it's more work, but would it be wise to use newer connectors these days (inside and\or outside)?</p><p>And would a drop down shield from the LNB protect the connections(?), last time I messed around I used Amalgam tape, but when I fitted this quad one I was told they don't do that anymore, is this still an area needing attention?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the reply.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alan22, post: 1128043, member: 417507"] Yes I know they are called F Connectors, what I was unsure of is if there were size variations, I'm sure there are, due to some being easier than others with the different sized cables, that was my hesitation over the name, as newer types at least have further 'Code' names specifying a difference between them, e.g. RG-6 or RG-59, so I wasn't sure if my type had name variants as well, to maybe specify size, hence my description etc, as some are possibly 1st gen connectors, and others are newer, but same style different size, and there is no earth issue, been messing with coax for near 5 decades, so have a reasonable awareness of that, but I understand the need to check. As to the splitter, just to clarify, the single working feed is used as the source for the splitter, then 2 cables from the splitter both go into the 4K box, making it fully functional having 2 strong signals, no missing channels or issues other than the remaining bug awaiting a further firmware update from the makers to resolve the last of the known issues with the box. I have been told many times that I won't be able to numerous things, but that's what I do, I figure out ways around it, like when a Sky engineer installing their service tried and failed to set up the remote to control the TV as well, took me maybe 10 minutes and got it working, totally blew my mates away lol. But you think the LNB could be behind this? We have good signal so it doesn't need to compensate for that directly, but it's been so long since I touched it I can't be sure what benefits there are for using any specific features, as there may be a benefit to getting a specific unit, as there are a lot more things around today than there used to be, I was toying with the idea of motorising my dish to use with my Pace box (now retired lol), but the expense didn't seem worth it in my case, so is there a quad LNB that is todays go to solution? But I know it's more work, but would it be wise to use newer connectors these days (inside and\or outside)? And would a drop down shield from the LNB protect the connections(?), last time I messed around I used Amalgam tape, but when I fitted this quad one I was told they don't do that anymore, is this still an area needing attention? Thanks for the reply. [/QUOTE]
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