The best way to keep a weak signal using E* equipment

[miguelaqui]

I am on a fringe area, so my signal is weak.

I want to keep as much signal as I can. I already have ordered RG11 to replace my RG6 because I have about 125 feet in the house and 50 to the dish. My questions are....

1. Does a DP Single LNB supply the same amount of signal as a legacy or does is give a little more?

2. When you use DPP to a dual tuner receiver, does the "separator" actually cause a 4dB loss, just like a common splitter?

 

[primestar31]

The BEST way to handle a weak signal, is with a larger dish, and the shortest cable run from the dish to the receiver. If you already have a larger dish, you might need one larger than that.

 

[boba]

I am on a fringe area, so my signal is weak.

I want to keep as much signal as I can. I already have ordered RG11 to replace my RG6 because I have about 125 feet in the house and 50 to the dish. My questions are....

1. Does a DP Single LNB supply the same amount of signal as a legacy or does is give a little more?

2. When you use DPP to a dual tuner receiver, does the "separator" actually cause a 4dB loss, just like a common splitter?

From the user name and lack of location you may be outside of DISH's service area, that means a much larger dish. RG-11 won't help if you don't have enough signal to begin with, loss through 175 of cable probably isn't your problem and 125 ft in the house is a lot of house.

 

[stardust3]

I agree that a bigger dish would be needed for a fringe area.

Example...looking at 3 sats, have 3-30" or bigger(up to 1.8 meter) dishes each pointed accordingly & tied into a dpp33.

I don't really think the difference between dp & legacy lnbs would make any difference signal wise. However there is always a certain amount of insertion loss with diplexors, barrels, separators, etc, but are very small & insignificant.

To achieve a reliable signal you need to consider bigger dishes & the rg-11 sure won't hurt either.

 

[Teehar]

Correct me if I'm wrong.Dish Pro equipment is rated for 200' RG6,Legacy 100' maybe it's 150'.

That said,that doesn't increase your signal from the dish,it keeps it from losing more.I agree with the above posts when it comes to needing a larger dish.

It would help,to know a bit more about your setup and location.

 

[TheKrell]

Well... You do NOT want to use legacy LNBs because they switch polarizations using voltage. Not enough voltage, no even (or odd, can't remember which) transponders. DishPro LNBs send the entire satellite signal bandstacked down the cable. No switching involved.

 

[stardust3]

I don't remember the exact specs for dp & legacy.

I do know that on longer distances if you can keep your voltage drop to a min you are going to achieve a better signal.

Dp equipment would be better for distance just for the very reason voltages are higher to begin with. Higher voltages don't drop off as quick especially with rg-11.

I really don't think distance is the op's main issue, however it does need to be considered.

 

[TheKrell]

Dp equipment would be better for distance just for the very reason voltages are higher to begin with.

News to me. I thought the higher voltage on legacy LNBs is what made them switch polarizations, and that this (higher of two voltages) was the same as DishPro.

 

[stardust3]

Remember the dp adapters when using legacy receivers on dp lnbs?

Legacy receivers couldn't power them without the adapters.

 

[TheKrell]

Remember the dp adapters when using legacy receivers on dp lnbs?

I do. I have one in fact for my legacy receivers that Dish made obsolete.

Legacy receivers couldn't power them without the adapters.

Legacy receivers couldn't figure out what to do with a bandstacked signal! Power had nothing to do with that.

 

[stardust3]

Ok I stand corrected. I have slept a few times since dealing with legacy stuff.

You are right the higher voltage on the legacy is same as the dp.