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RoRo · 12-11-09, 06:52 PM

My current Sky satellite dish (70-80cm iirc) has a single LNB. I've not long bought and installed my Humax Foxsat HDR and love it. (ta ta to 17 years of BSkyB..no more bills!)

I am now looking to upgrade to either a Dual (preferably) or a Quad LNB, and was wondering what LNB's to purchase and also what kind of LNB cable (15m total) and fittings (connectors) should I go for for best quality HD picture.
I have no future plans to add this set-up to any other rooms in the house so this is why I would prefer a Dual LNB.

I realize there will be differences in opinions here but, I'm willing to wait and see the overall verdict.

Advice appreciated in advance

G77 · 12-11-09, 06:56 PM

im no expert and i dont know what the numbers mean but i think for hd people go for the 0.1 lnb

im a newb to this sat stuff to. its about time i had a new hobby, im sick of cable.

Robbo · 12-11-09, 07:32 PM

Please post a photo of your dish, and we can tell you what type of lnb you need.

If it is a Sky minidish, you need a Sky quad, check ebay. You don't get a choice of noise figure with those. Not that it really matters, signal from 28E is vey strong.

For cable webro wf100 or equivalent. You can get lengths of that from ebay too.

madrat · 13-11-09, 03:00 AM

for the extra couple of quid you might as well get a 4 way LNB then if you ever need a 3rd or 4th out put you will have it.
Screw fix sells double copper satellite cable and clips at a reasonable price.

RoRo · 13-11-09, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbo

Please post a photo of your dish, and we can tell you what type of lnb you need.

If it is a Sky minidish, you need a Sky quad, check ebay. You don't get a choice of noise figure with those. Not that it really matters, signal from 28E is vey strong.

For cable webro wf100 or equivalent. You can get lengths of that from ebay too.

Here is a pic of our Sky dish, it's 80cm wide.
I really only want a dual LNB but, I'll have a squint on eBay.

Apologies if it's a bit big in size..

radtv · 13-11-09, 11:12 AM

Its a Zone 2 63cm dish

RoRo · 13-11-09, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernsatellite

Its a Zone 2 63cm dish

yup thanks for the clarification on that lol, 80 x 63cm (just checked it)

Robbo · 13-11-09, 03:42 PM

Yep, so you just need a sky quad lnb, they don't do twins.

That is either a Mk2 or Mk3 dish, so make sure you don't get one of the new MK4 style unless it comes with a legacy adapter because it won't fit your dish otherwise.

RoRo · 14-11-09, 04:47 PM

Based on helpful info so far then, what I'd need is, a Sky Quad LNB for a 63cm Zone 2 dish, 2 x 6m Webro WF100 or equivalent cable, 4 x F connectors and my own time.

I have been reading of people who bought the wrong Quad LNB for their dish, how do I know which one to get? Is there a model number on the dish or something?

radtv · 14-11-09, 05:02 PM

The WNC quad made for the dish you have has a moulded connection arm which slots into the dish arm

12-11-09, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
RoRo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 59 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	LNB & Cable advice My current Sky satellite dish (70-80cm iirc) has a single LNB. I've not long bought and installed my Humax Foxsat HDR and love it. (ta ta to 17 years of BSkyB..no more bills!) I am now looking to upgrade to either a Dual (preferably) or a Quad LNB, and was wondering what LNB's to purchase and also what kind of LNB cable (15m total) and fittings (connectors) should I go for for best quality HD picture. I have no future plans to add this set-up to any other rooms in the house so this is why I would prefer a Dual LNB. I realize there will be differences in opinions here but, I'm willing to wait and see the overall verdict. Advice appreciated in advance

12-11-09, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: LNB & Cable advice im no expert and i dont know what the numbers mean but i think for hd people go for the 0.1 lnb im a newb to this sat stuff to. its about time i had a new hobby, im sick of cable. __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

12-11-09, 07:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: LNB & Cable advice Please post a photo of your dish, and we can tell you what type of lnb you need. If it is a Sky minidish, you need a Sky quad, check ebay. You don't get a choice of noise figure with those. Not that it really matters, signal from 28E is vey strong. For cable webro wf100 or equivalent. You can get lengths of that from ebay too. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites Last edited by Robbo; 12-11-09 at 07:36 PM.

13-11-09, 03:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 11 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: LN & Cable advice for the extra couple of quid you might as well get a 4 way LNB then if you ever need a 3rd or 4th out put you will have it. Screw fix sells double copper satellite cable and clips at a reasonable price. __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

13-11-09, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: LNB & Cable advice Its a Zone 2 63cm dish __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

13-11-09, 03:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: LNB & Cable advice Yep, so you just need a sky quad lnb, they don't do twins. That is either a Mk2 or Mk3 dish, so make sure you don't get one of the new MK4 style unless it comes with a legacy adapter because it won't fit your dish otherwise. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

14-11-09, 04:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
RoRo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 59 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LNB & Cable advice Based on helpful info so far then, what I'd need is, a Sky Quad LNB for a 63cm Zone 2 dish, 2 x 6m Webro WF100 or equivalent cable, 4 x F connectors and my own time. I have been reading of people who bought the wrong Quad LNB for their dish, how do I know which one to get? Is there a model number on the dish or something?

14-11-09, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: LNB & Cable advice The WNC quad made for the dish you have has a moulded connection arm which slots into the dish arm __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

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