terk 5x8 multiswitch

[beast37799]

Hi everyone i have a simple question does the antenna input on the multiswitch pass dc power and if it does whats the voltage. thank you all in advance

 

[Mike500]

Yes, 24 vdc.

 

[beast37799]

is there anyway to change the voltage to say like 18 vdc or 12vdc

 

[partspro411]

no it doesn't pass voltage. you use that input in conjunction with a diplexer... a sat ird does not even pass 24vdc.

 

[Mike500]

Most multiswitched pass voltage to the OTA antenna port for powering an amplified antenna, including providing a source of power to the antenna amplifier. Both Winegard and Channel Master (now a subsity of Andrew) provide amplifiers, without power supplies, to use on dbs multiswitches. A lot of companies that sell multiswitches include DC voltage blocks.

I'd power up the switch and measure the voltage at the OTA port.