Using an A-B Switch with FTA

[Gary Z]

I have receivers in 2 different rooms and one fixed dish. Is there a way I can connect both receivers to an A-B Switch. I know about the loop out but since I will not be watching TV in both rooms at the same time would it be possible to use an A-B Switch to switch the incoming signal between the receivers thus avoiding only watching one polarity on the second receiver?

 

[Inno]

I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work. But if you use the "loop out" then you could do it without an A/B switch, just turn off the receiver you are not using and go and use the other one.

 

[Gary Z]

I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work. But if you use the "loop out" then you could do it without an A/B switch, just turn off the receiver you are not using and go and use the other one.

The loop out is a good idea but would the other receiver be only on the polarity of the main receiver using the loop out feature?

 

[empiretc]

only if it is on. not if it is off.

 

[Davage]

only if it is on. not if it is off.

That is a little tidbit of information that I didn't realize! I learn something new all of the time. Thanks for sharing that info!

 

[Mr Tony]

if the main receiver is in standby the 2nd receiver will work just fine in most cases

Now I have a analog receiver slaved to the Coolsat 5000 and when the 5000 is off the analog doesnt get anything

 

[Sadoun]

I assume you have one cable and a single output LNBF. The loop-out will work just as described above with full control by the slave receiver if the master receiver is on Standby.

Also, an A/B switch will work. Check the specs on the A/B switch and make sure it passes voltage and frequency up to 2400 Mhz.

If you have a dual output LNBF, just run a second cable to the 2nd receiver.

 

[tvropro]

I've modded high isolation A/B and A/B/C tv antenna switches and they work just fine. If it has a 75 ohm termination resistor to ground you just have to remove it.