Possible defunct switch

[lilleyen]

I'm not getting any FTA channels, only paid channels.
Is it because maybe my switch is only delivering circular and not linear signals? (I'm a noob, remember)
I have an Invacom QPH-031 LNB on a 36" dish, SG2100 motor.

Would some combination of using the 3rd post (linear), on the LNB or using port 3 (or 4), on my switch have any benefit?

The reason I ask is I may have fried my switches as none of the manuals in my possession made any mention of NOT disconnecting or reconnecting wires while the power in the receiver was on.
I found that out later browsing in the forums.
(Could I have damaged my LNB?)

I have the original switch that came with my install package, (probably not great quality anyway), a new Digiwave 4x1 switch (never fried, just purchased locally), and an Axing SPU 41-02 switch (maybe fried, maybe not, I read somewhere these are quality switches not so easily damaged).
Or should I just buy a new EMP Centauri or a HD Chieta switch and start over?

I should mention I guess, that I have almost a 100' run of RG6 on this setup. Unavoidable.
I read somewhere that the Chieta switch is more forgiving of long wire runs.
Is this a fact?

Help!

 

[Anole]

I wouldn't think anything happened to your LNB.
If you are paranoid, you could connect it directly to the receiver, bypassing the switch.
However, it's got two linear and two circular outputs, so if you are only using one each, then just change over to the other one. -

But back to your switch question.
Let's say you were using input ports #1 for linear and #2 for circular.
Whichever one is connected to the Linear LNB output, move that cable to port #3 for a test.
Now, in your receiver setup for one satellite, change from diseqc port #1 to diseqc port #3.
See if that works.
If it does, then you have a choice:
- change all satellite settings from port #1 to port #3 for linear birds
- get a new switch

But before any changes, do remember to power off the receiver by its rear panel switch.