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Originally Posted by atperson100
I found out today that the Starbox can not power the LNB, motor, and a signal meter at the same time. My plan was to use the signal meter to get the motor installed correctly since the Starbox's signal meter is so insensitive. But, nope, all I get is the motor trying to start, but not having enough power to move.
Since I have a rather long cable run, I was going to get an amplifier.. But if it has trouble with the signal meter, I'm guessing it wont be able to operate the amp very well.
Oh..what should I do...?  |
What signal meter, and where did you buy it, and where is it installed in the circuit???
It wouldn't surprise me that the Starbox might have problems, but I see no reason that the signal meter should cause any problems, unless you have it installed prior to the motor, since some meters don't pass the DiseqC 1.2 commands requirred to move the motor. The meters that
Sadoun sells DO pass the DiseqC signals, however it would still be better to put the meter AFTER the motor, then it wouldn't cause any problem.
I also don't see why you'd have an issue with long cable run if you're out at the dish trying to align it. If, by chance, you're trying to put this meter in the house, with a long cable run between the meter and the dish, then I've never found this to work. The meter needs to be out at the dish.
Finally, I don't think an amplifier will help. There are very few cases where an amp will even help with signal, but unless the amp is externally powered, and provides it's own lnbf power, which I don't think is likely what you're talking about, then I don't think it will have a chance of helping.