[Neilnjones]

On my quad lnb the connections are numbered 1 to 4.

Am I right in presuming if I set up SKY + i must use 1 and 2

or 3 & 4.


If I set up FREESAT having used 1 and 2, can I use either 3 0r 4.

[graham001]

Originally Posted by Neilnjones

On my quad lnb the connections are numbered 1 to 4.

Am I right in presuming if I set up SKY + i must use 1 and 2

or 3 & 4.


If I set up FREESAT having used 1 and 2, can I use either 3 0r 4.

the nubers have no relevance. You can use whatever connections you want for whatever receiver.

[rai uno]

Originally Posted by Neilnjones

On my quad lnb the connections are numbered 1 to 4.

Am I right in presuming if I set up SKY + i must use 1 and 2

or 3 & 4.


If I set up FREESAT having used 1 and 2, can I use either 3 0r 4.

In theory, they are all identical.

In practice people occasionally report slightly different output levels.

Suck it and see.

[TimmyRaa]

Number 1 will always give stronger readings than 2, 3, and 4, and in turn, 4 will always give weaker readings than 1, 2 and 3. This is because number 1 is wired closer to the dish and 4 is furthest away.

I know this because a Currys salesman told me.

[ozsat]

Must be true then - Currys always act in the customers interest.

[beerhunter2]

Originally Posted by TimmyRaa

Number 1 will always give stronger readings than 2, 3, and 4, and in turn, 4 will always give weaker readings than 1, 2 and 3. This is because number 1 is wired closer to the dish and 4 is furthest away.

I know this because a Currys salesman told me.

That must be right then. I usually find them very knowledgeable, otherwise I ask my dogs.

[rai uno]

Originally Posted by TimmyRaa

Number 1 will always give stronger readings than 2, 3, and 4, and in turn, 4 will always give weaker readings than 1, 2 and 3. This is because number 1 is wired closer to the dish and 4 is furthest away.

I know this because a Currys salesman told me.

[davemurgatroyd]

I always find Gonzo more reliable - a different Muppet.

[sannesley]

Currys staff actually knowing what they're talking about!!! you're aving a laugh me old china

[mlythaby]

I assumed that the output to give the best signal would be the one used to align the dish?

[MAW]

That depends on how accurately the dish is actually alinged as well, even if it were true. One of these days I'll try 2 different outputs on the meter, and see if it holds any water. I doubt it.

[Snoods]

Originally Posted by MAW

That depends on how accurately the dish is actually alinged as well, even if it were true. One of these days I'll try 2 different outputs on the meter, and see if it holds any water. I doubt it.

If it's holding any water MAW that will be the cause of your signal loss.

[justmegt]

Originally Posted by Neilnjones

On my quad lnb the connections are numbered 1 to 4.

Am I right in presuming if I set up SKY + i must use 1 and 2

or 3 & 4.


If I set up FREESAT having used 1 and 2, can I use either 3 0r 4.

I read somewhere that socket 1 supplies power to the LNB but I am not and expert. Someone please correct me if that’s wrong. It makes sense to use them in numerical sequence.

[Bob_Cat]

They should all be able to power the LNB because otherwise if you turned off number one receiver the other four outputs would fail. I'd worry if I had an LNB design like that.

[justmegt]

Originally Posted by Bob_Cat

They should all be able to power the LNB because otherwise if you turned off number one receiver the other four outputs would fail. I'd worry if I had an LNB design like that.

I’m sure I read something about socket one being significant. Maybe it was something to do with the feed from the motor going to pin one.

[CompuSat]

Originally Posted by justmegt

I’m sure I read something about socket one being significant. Maybe it was something to do with the feed from the motor going to pin one.

Absolutley no difference, A quad would be wasted with a motor as only one reciever would be able to turn the dish.

[graham001]

Originally Posted by MAW

That depends on how accurately the dish is actually alinged as well, even if it were true. One of these days I'll try 2 different outputs on the meter, and see if it holds any water. I doubt it.

makes no difference. I use a promax explorer, which gives, signal, noise, BERas well as a picture. They are all the same.

as for the currys man saying input 1 is closer to the dish, that is not true in all quad LNB's.

Trust me . . . i know someone who works in comet

[Cme2007]

When I installed my Sky HD I used 1 and 4 for very good and sound reasons.

It's easier to get my chubby fingers in, to put the sealing tape on.

[Nigel Goodwin]

Originally Posted by Cme2007

When I installed my Sky HD I used 1 and 4 for very good and sound reasons.

It's easier to get my chubby fingers in, to put the sealing tape on.

I'm with you there!

[grahamlthompson]

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I'm with you there!

I used 1 & 4 because it left room to fit blanking grommets to 2 & 3 holes

[d.b]

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I'm with you there!

In the market to set up a dish and Quad Lnb for HD Freesat.

Can you tell me which dish and Quad Lnb you found best please.??

[dg2008]

I would just like to ask a LNB question here.

Are LNB's interchangeable with their fittings. I have a single Faval on a Faval dish and would like to fit a 4. Do I have to stick to Faval?

[snaithg]

Originally Posted by dg2008

I would just like to ask a LNB question here.

Are LNB's interchangeable with their fittings. I have a single Faval on a Faval dish and would like to fit a 4. Do I have to stick to Faval?

You should be able to fit a Quad LNB from a different manufacturer.

There are, however, 3 different LNB mounts in common usage:

1) Sky Minidish
2) 40mm
3) C120 Flange

It's likely that you have either 1) or 2).

This site is quite good for identifying LNB types etc:
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page1.htm
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page1a.htm
http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/lnb.htm


Graham.

[dg2008]

Originally Posted by snaithg

You should be able to fit a Quad LNB from a different manufacturer.

There are, however, 3 different LNB mounts in common usage:

1) Sky Minidish
2) 40mm
3) C120 Flange

It's likely that you have either 1) or 2).

This site is quite good for identifying LNB types etc:
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page1.htm
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page1a.htm
http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/lnb.htm


Graham.

Thanks for those links.

Originally Posted by TimmyRaa

Number 1 will always give stronger readings than 2, 3, and 4, and in turn, 4 will always give weaker readings than 1, 2 and 3. This is because number 1 is wired closer to the dish and 4 is furthest away.

I know this because a Currys salesman told me.

EEK