sl3k4r0-01 LNB to HD25 Reciever

[rgh119]

I bought a Slimline dish with a sl3k4r0-01 LNB for my RV. The LNB has four coax hookups. My home dish is a SWM with one coax hookup. So the question is, how do I hook up the sl3k4r0-01 LNB? Is it as simple as getting a 4-1 multiswitch?

I appreciate any help,
True Rookie

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys!

You can't. The lnb you have is a standard ka/ku type. You have to use a swm type with an H25. They have a one line output.

 

[schneid]

You'll need a SWM SL3 and a 21v Power Inserter (PI). Connect PI ODU to LNB and PI IRD to your H25.

You want this. The price is a tad high but I didn't look hard. The splitter is not needed for one box but you may add another in the future,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SWM-DIR...ellite_LNB_Downconverters&hash=item1e6a9cf838

Looks like pickings are slim. I'd jump on this or the one that throws in a Slimline too.

Save $10.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DIRECTV...681&pid=100010&prg=1065&rk=2&sd=130637690936&

 

[jdspencer]

Wouldn't an SWM8 work in this situation?

 

[schneid]

Sure but that is even more money, more boxes, more connections. SWM is ideal for the road.

 

[jdspencer]

True that SWM is ideal for the road, but if he already has the legacy LNB, this might be cheaper.

 

[schneid]

I posted some eBay links for getting what he needs for SWM . eBay has SWM8's for around $50 but they don't include power supplies. His choice.

This deal ain't bad but I'd go, in fact I did, the SWM on dish route.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIRECTV-SWM...lite_Signal_Multiswitches&hash=item43b3f1d1e8

 

[BobStokesbary]

True that SWM is ideal for the road, but if he already has the legacy LNB, this might be cheaper.

Believe it or not, the two options listed by schenid are less expensive than getting the SWM 8 switch and a power supply. Moreover, you want a simpler package for RV use. It would be a real pain to have to deal with all those wires on every setup.

On edit, I see schenid posted another listing for a switch. You guys in stick houses think of permanent mountings. The OP wants something for his RV. This means setup and tear-down on each stop. Simpler is better. A separate switch would just be a real headache.

 

[schneid]

Thanks for explaining it better than I could. Not only simpler but much LIGHTER and less awkward IF one goes to an "experimental" small dish. Dealing with a Slimline in dark, the wind, and cold was a challenge.

My setup and I ain't done yet:

https://picasaweb.google.com/104481...authkey=Gv1sRgCIKfkozFzbTnigE&feat=directlink

 

[schneid]

I bought two of these to add dedicated Sat connections.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DxWjuAl9vZqKoI93Z7-y4b-s_WgTWFhZOqRx5HLB9XA?feat=directlink

Only need one as i am now SWM. i do carry the old non-SWM SL3 and BBC's in case of failure. I lucky as my DVR is located in a cabinet on the inside wall. The PI is mounted to the wall in a storage compartment behind the entry wall. The PI, DVR, and TV share a powerstrip so they all off when not in use.

Off topic again, but I fed a second set via an HDMI splitter at the same location. Didn't want to drag along two boxes.