derdude Supporting Founder Original poster Supporting Founder Sep 10, 2004 116 0 Mar 29, 2005 #1 Dows anybody know if a DirecTv Dish and LNB will work with a StarChoice receiver to receive StarChoice? Thanks...
Dows anybody know if a DirecTv Dish and LNB will work with a StarChoice receiver to receive StarChoice? Thanks...
M Mr Tony SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 17, 2003 2,756 12,098 Mankato, MN Mar 29, 2005 #2 quick answer.....nope Reason behind it... -StarChoice uses linear polarity (like FTA). Directv is circular polarity -FTA (and SC) frequencies are lower than DBS, so the LNB wouldnt work -minimum dish size for SC is 24"...30" is recommended
quick answer.....nope Reason behind it... -StarChoice uses linear polarity (like FTA). Directv is circular polarity -FTA (and SC) frequencies are lower than DBS, so the LNB wouldnt work -minimum dish size for SC is 24"...30" is recommended
Uplink Satellite Guy Supporting Founder Nov 3, 2004 177 0 Apr 21, 2005 #3 if you are going rving or something like that with a proper lnb you may be able use an 18 inch directv dish but you will have a really low signal.
if you are going rving or something like that with a proper lnb you may be able use an 18 inch directv dish but you will have a really low signal.
M Mr Tony SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 17, 2003 2,756 12,098 Mankato, MN Apr 21, 2005 #4 won't work SC uses linear polarities and DirecTv is circular also the minimum dish size is 24"