I've been doing some research and based on what I've gathered, I can have multiple dishes with multiple LNBs on them to get various birds. In order to do that, looks like I have to have DishPro LNB's which works with DP34. Just wondering, what if I have generic LNB's like eagle aspen or another others that uses an external DiSEqC switch, how do you go about hooking that configuration. It is my understanding that DP34 won't work unless the lnb's are DishPro models.
Most people when installing "generic" LNBs, use dual LNBs. A dual LNB is one where one LNB can cater to two receivers. There are two cables out to go to two DiesEqC switches.
a dp 34 will work with any lnb,but the only problem is you can only hook up 3 lnb's at a time and if you want to expand you need another dp34 and it gets expensive.get yourself a cheetah switch.if you are going to have 3 sats then dp 34 is a great switch,just remember to ground it good
DP34 can work with any LNB Dp34 can also work with an external power source 1000mA is all yo need for polarity switching Along with 13/14V 17/18V to both polarities
Most receivers go as high as 500mA Same voltage Higher current requirement
If yo got hands on electronics Yo run a parallel coaxial with constant voltage/current Or just an old DN receiver on one of the inputs
Currently, I have have dish500 for 110/119 and a another dish with 148 for international. Last weekend, I 'tried' to install a third dish for 129 but had problems and due to rains, had to stop experimenting.
Here's my ultimate goal and what I'd like to get:
110/119 - Standard stuff 129 for HD 148 or 118(if possible) for international 82/91 - For B3V stuff
Given what I have and where I want to go, what would be the least painful and consolidated approach. I don't want a roof full of dishes (LOL) I've been trying to gain much knowledge on this but need additional help.
Q1)Can I get international stuff from 118 ? I live in the Los Angeles area?
Q1a) If the above is possible, can I get a dish 1000.2 and use it for 110/118/119. I've read most people are using it for 110/119 and 129
Here were my thoughts. To get a dish 1000.2 and use its three lnbs for 110/118/119. Then use my current dish with two lnbs to point to 82/91 and a the dish to point to 129.
If this is workable and if so, then, what additonal recommended hardware (switches etc) is needed. I am currently connected to only one FTA box, I 'may' add a 2nd one for the bedroom down the road.
you will need 2 dish antennas. 1 pointing to 110/118+119/129. I have a superdish 33x24 using this config (It will cover Charlie pretty much including internationls on 118 and HD at 129) with Digiwave DGMS-4401 switch and you will need another 1 pointing to 91/82
King - Thanks for the feedback. I'm sorta commited to a non/motor configuration, just wanted to make best use of what I have and what I can get my hands on (quickly) to make the configuration work.
GadgetZ, go to flea bay ck out bracket for dish 500 /5 Lnb,,,,or a dish dtv/6 Lnb bracket. The dude says it will work! Hell ck them out,make them yourself!Cuts out a bunch of dishes!
"you will need 2 dish antennas. 1 pointing to 110/118+119/129" vittu, what is the lnb for your 118+119 on the super dish and what did you do with the 121 lnb and did you modify your bracket? thanks