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BGonaSTICK · 26-02-07, 08:33 PM

OK, it's LNB, not LMB. Low Noise Block-downconverter, and that does sound expensive, but I have no idea how much decent LNBs go for in Malta.

Generally, LNBs with multiple outputs (normally two or four as opposed to one) are used to feed multiple satellite tuners for the purpose of receiving TV from a single satellite in several rooms.

Multiple LNBs (whether single or multiple output) are used for multi-satellite viewing. There's a lot more out there than you can get with a single LNB, but a single will get you going.

You can usually add one or two more LNBs later - but it might be an idea to check that your (intended) dish has the option of a ready-made multi-LNB holder to make your life easier if you might consider multi-LNB at a later stage.

Hope that makes sense!

ops: - that sounds a bit waffly even to me!

GG · 26-02-07, 08:38 PM

Thanks! Yes it made sense, I just got it installed, told him I only wanted one but when he was here I changed my mind and he gave be a discount so only LM15 more. Now I have hotbird and astra 19E.

26-02-07, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: I'm completely lost, need cricket fix. OK, it's LNB, not LMB. Low Noise Block-downconverter, and that does sound expensive, but I have no idea how much decent LNBs go for in Malta. Generally, LNBs with multiple outputs (normally two or four as opposed to one) are used to feed multiple satellite tuners for the purpose of receiving TV from a single satellite in several rooms. Multiple LNBs (whether single or multiple output) are used for multi-satellite viewing. There's a lot more out there than you can get with a single LNB, but a single will get you going. You can usually add one or two more LNBs later - but it might be an idea to check that your (intended) dish has the option of a ready-made multi-LNB holder to make your life easier if you might consider multi-LNB at a later stage. Hope that makes sense! ops: - that sounds a bit waffly even to me! __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

26-02-07, 08:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
GG Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I'm completely lost, need cricket fix. Thanks! Yes it made sense, I just got it installed, told him I only wanted one but when he was here I changed my mind and he gave be a discount so only LM15 more. Now I have hotbird and astra 19E.