multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

[bokkie]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

The only benefit of a multi lnb setup over motorised is the faster channel change between satellites.
once you start adding lnb's it does start to become very expensive.
I'd go for a motor every time.

[microchick]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

Yes Bokkie. I had thought about it after i posted my reply. You won't need to move dish everytime you change channels on different satellites. But it still restricts you to only 4 satellites.

[pan1300]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

I have 4, but I know there's one up to 8 sats (******: visio big sat or something) - don't know if it works well.

[bokkie]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

I have 4, but I know there's one up to 8 sats (******: visio big sat or something) - don't know if it works well.

There's a wave frontier t90 with 16 lnb's.
Must have cost a fortune for that setup.

[microchick]

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WoW!! £175 for a 90cm dish and 4 inverto LNB's , by simply googling. on Ebay Inverto LNB's costing about £15 including delivery and a mutifeed inverto feedhorn is at least £24.

[toby69]

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this was my first multifeed, then my last, 2 dishes, 2 diseqc switches by 4 ports each, 2 cables into a/b switch into house, what a mess, before i installed motor.

picture crap, (picture from picture)

[microchick]

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this was my first multifeed, then my last, 2 dishes, 2 diseqc switches by 4 ports each, 2 cables into a/b switch into house, what a mess, before i installed motor.

picture crap, (picture from picture)

Well done Toby! Good job! Its all rocket science to me. LOL

[microchick]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

Yes, I am looking at my budget. A couple of months ago got an openbox just for fun but I think I am getting into it and enjoying it. You can see that I spend most of my time on the forum when I am not at work.

[pan1300]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

hi

I know the most of you (certainly the experts) probably won't agree, but I'm very pleased with my 4 sats ; I know some people with motorised dishes and they too have problems, such as: regularly needs re-adjustment and motor got stuck. As 'a quick zapper' I find the zapping speed between my sats very satisfying.
It's true with a motor there are even more possibilities (sats).

[microchick]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

I won't disagree with you pan1100, We were just looking at the costs thats all. 4 LNBs on 1 dish would perform better, i would think. Do you ever get low signal on any satellite? My thinking was that we would need a slightly bigger dish for 4 LNBs to get the high signal.

[pan1300]

Re: multifeed 9+13+19+28.2

hi

No, all my sats are received very well (Astra 1, 2, 3 and hotbird) - I'm in Belgium.
Signal is not perfect, but I think this has more to do with the box/tuner. Quality is very good.
I have one of those Visiosat HD bisat dishes (think about 90x70 cm).
Only thing I'm a bit sorry for is that I didn't take double lnb's (for 2 sats).

[microchick]

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I am pleased that you are getting good signal. I am a total noobe to the sat world. Which one is more difficult to set up, Multiple LNB's or Motorised dish? I am in England

[pan1300]

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My personal opinion is to let an expert do your installation. Ok, it'll cost you something, but you're sure it's installed as it should be (with necessary meters/tools for optimal alignment). Otherwise (and I refer to other forums) there's a real chance for problems, frustrations and discussions - where in the end still a professional will have to come to sort things out and it will cost you even more then.

Again - is personal - a good set-up is the base for all the rest.

[toby69]

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microchick, as you say you in england, an if you go for multi-set-up, your best sats would be, 28e, 23e, 19, 13e. that is my opinion, plenty to view on those. plus the benefit of fast channel change.

[microchick]

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Thanks for the advise. The area I live in England its gonna cost about £120 for the installation. I am difinitely thinking of installing one before summer. I have learnt a lot on this forum.