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Belmus48 · 13-09-08, 05:12 PM

I have a twin tuner PVR so I am using shotgun cable. The quad LNB is picking up Astra 2 and the single LNB is picking up Astra 1. One of the shotgun cables goes direct from one of the quad outputs to one of my tuners. The other shotgun cables goes from a 2-way Disecq switch to the other tuner with inputs from one of the other quad outputs and the single LNB.

The single LNB is attached to the quad with part of an old multi-LNB holder. It is held on to the quad by a U-bolt.

I realise it’s probably not the prettiest installation in the world but it works a treat!

jasper · 25-09-08, 10:47 PM

Impressed with that set up,have a zone 2 dish myself,may try it out myself,but i am a bit further north

Robbo · 26-09-08, 01:29 AM

Like it, excellent!

Belmus48 · 27-09-08, 09:35 AM

Robbo - thanks for that.

Jasper - go for it! If you like a bit of a challenge then it's fun and satisfying when you're successful. Two things surprised me. Firstly, how close the two LNBs had to be and, secondly, how strong the Astra 1 signal is. Sky news, for example, comes in with a higher signal strength on Astra1 than Astra 2. Also, I use a portable TV to help set the satellite up. I reckon it's more accurate.

25-09-08, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 66 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2 LNBs on a Zone 2 Impressed with that set up,have a zone 2 dish myself,may try it out myself,but i am a bit further north __________________ Strong 4375; Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra; 1.2m IRTE Dish

26-09-08, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: 2 LNBs on a Zone 2 Like it, excellent! __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

27-09-08, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Belmus48 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brittany Posts: 48 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 2 LNBs on a Zone 2 Robbo - thanks for that. Jasper - go for it! If you like a bit of a challenge then it's fun and satisfying when you're successful. Two things surprised me. Firstly, how close the two LNBs had to be and, secondly, how strong the Astra 1 signal is. Sky news, for example, comes in with a higher signal strength on Astra1 than Astra 2. Also, I use a portable TV to help set the satellite up. I reckon it's more accurate.

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