multiple dishes

[csmsach]

I i would like to use three seperate dishes instead of the triple lnb dish from directv. I know this may sound odd, but I have the dishes and would like to try it. Is it possible and what kind of multiswitch would i need to use? Thanks

 

[boba]

If you searched the forums you wolud find this answered many times. Again you need a standard 4 X 4 multiswitch and a sat"C" kit follow the instructions on the sat c kit for connecting it to the 4X4.

 

[silversurfer]

csmsach, welcome to SatelliteGuys! We are glad your here. You will find a wealth of information available on this site however, do not be afraid to ask any question. We will do our best to get you an answer.....

 

[jdspencer]

It can be done, but as indicated, you will need the special Sat C kit in order to receive the signals from the 110 satellite. This Sat C kit includes a special LNB and a combiner.

 

[PMKS]

I did a multiple dish set-up several years ago with a DRD420RE receiver, a 36" dish aimed at 101, and a 18" dish aimed at 119. I used a Hughes 2x1 multi-switch.

When I got ready to add the 110 bird for HD, I added another 18" dish with a sat C LNB. I still used the Hughes 2x1 multi-switch but with the sat C combiner going into the 119 sat input. The 36" dish was still used for 101.

3 separate dishes would probably get a better signal than the oval dish. I know my set-up did. You can also use a 4x4 multi-switch as mentioned above. I prefer the 2x1's as they seem to get better signal strength, although a 4x4 would be better for a mulitple receivers.