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Dougpug · 28-08-07, 10:52 PM

Good evening,

I'd like to use the 2nd LNB input on my Humax HDCI-2000 to recieve Astra2 at 28.2E, and get the HD channels. I have a 90cm dish already up for Hotbird and Astra 1.

As I see it I could also put another LNB onto the original dish or put up a separate dish for Astra 2. What would be your advice be on this ? If it's a second dish what would be the size? I live in the Isle of Wight.

Regards and thanks...

ops:

Robbo · 28-08-07, 11:15 PM

I would say whichever worked out cheapest and easiest.

You're only going to need a zone1 minidish.

Also depends on whether you already have a mulibracket with room on it, or if you have a monoblock.

You would probably have to mess with your existing setup, to ensure that the third LNB got enough signal.

Dougpug · 28-08-07, 11:36 PM

Hello Robbo.
It's a monoblock so there would be a certain amount of messing about. I'm very pleased with the set up I have and don't really want to disturb it.

I think another dish would be the answer. My main concern is that I live in a ground floor flat, surrounding a small courtyard, and with one dish up already didn't want to have to put up anything too big. I think that what you've suggested will be ok.

Thanks for your help.

Robbo · 28-08-07, 11:57 PM

Yes, compared to a 90cm, the weeny minidish would hardly be noticeable,
and if you get the one without the pole (comes with small wall bracket instead), I think it looks nicer.

BGonaSTICK · 29-08-07, 02:04 AM

The Humax HDCI-2000 doesn't have a second LNB input - it's a single-tuner box! The other F connection is for loopthrough.

Robbo · 29-08-07, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

The Humax HDCI-2000 doesn't have a second LNB input - it's a single-tuner box! The other F connection is for loopthrough.

Well spotted!

Well that complicates matters a bit.

A simple option would be to use an A/B switch between the monoblock and the new LNB for 28.2, but then
you have to get off your bum to change it.

Since the receiver doesn't have a 12V O/P a relay is out of the question.

There are compatibility problems using a DiSEqC 1.0 switch with a monoblock, and it probably wouldn't work.

Theoretically a DiSEqC 1.1 switch such as the Spaun SUR211F set to 1st uncommitted should do the trick.
(assuming that your rec can talk DiSEqC 1.1.)
( Not tried it though) More info here:-
http://www.spaun.de/index.php?lang=en&modul=products

Other than that your'e back to the Multi LNB bracket, with a conventional 4x1 DiSEqC 1.0 switch and 3 separate LNBs, which could either by 2 for Hotbird and Astra1 on one dish and the 3rd on another dish.
Or all three on the same dish with a 20 degree multibracket.

Dougpug · 29-08-07, 01:35 PM

Hello again, sorry about that. I got ahead of myself. As soon as I posted I realised my mistake, but you got the gist of it. Thanks for your info regarding the Astra.

Based on what Robbo has said I think I'll leave my set up as it is. As I've read on here I believe there are more HD channels opening fairly soon on the 2 sats I can work.

Thanks again...

28-08-07, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dougpug Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dish or extra LNB? Good evening, I'd like to use the 2nd LNB input on my Humax HDCI-2000 to recieve Astra2 at 28.2E, and get the HD channels. I have a 90cm dish already up for Hotbird and Astra 1. As I see it I could also put another LNB onto the original dish or put up a separate dish for Astra 2. What would be your advice be on this ? If it's a second dish what would be the size? I live in the Isle of Wight. Regards and thanks... ops:

28-08-07, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,132 Thanks: 28 Thanked 489 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Dish or extra LNB? I would say whichever worked out cheapest and easiest. You're only going to need a zone1 minidish. Also depends on whether you already have a mulibracket with room on it, or if you have a monoblock. You would probably have to mess with your existing setup, to ensure that the third LNB got enough signal. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

28-08-07, 11:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dougpug Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dish or extra LNB? Hello Robbo. It's a monoblock so there would be a certain amount of messing about. I'm very pleased with the set up I have and don't really want to disturb it. I think another dish would be the answer. My main concern is that I live in a ground floor flat, surrounding a small courtyard, and with one dish up already didn't want to have to put up anything too big. I think that what you've suggested will be ok. Thanks for your help.

28-08-07, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 5,132 Thanks: 28 Thanked 489 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Dish or extra LNB? Yes, compared to a 90cm, the weeny minidish would hardly be noticeable, and if you get the one without the pole (comes with small wall bracket instead), I think it looks nicer. __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

29-08-07, 02:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Dish or extra LNB? The Humax HDCI-2000 *doesn't have* a second LNB input - it's a single-tuner box! The other F connection is for loopthrough. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W


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29-08-07, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dougpug Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dish or extra LNB? Hello again, sorry about that. I got ahead of myself. As soon as I posted I realised my mistake, but you got the gist of it. Thanks for your info regarding the Astra. Based on what Robbo has said I think I'll leave my set up as it is. As I've read on here I believe there are more HD channels opening fairly soon on the 2 sats I can work. Thanks again...