Diseqc switch question

[SatelliteGuy]

Is it possible to Slave more than one Diseqc switch together. Much like the DISHPro Switches can be done with DISH Network. I only have a 4 to 1 Diseqc switch at the moment but was curious if anyone has tried to hook more than one up.

If I was smart i'd just hook up a H-H motor but I have all these old PrimeStar dishes that didn't cost me a thing such a shame not to use them got 4 hooked up now. the neighborhood is now calling me the NASA house.

[dtsexpert]

You can't slave 2 Diseqc switches to each other. If you have more than 4 lnbfs, you can use these combinations below:
1. 2 Diseqc 4 ways, 1 22khz: up to 8 lnbfs.
2. 2 Diseqc 4 ways, 1 0/12v: up to 8 lnbf. YOu need to run 2 cables to your house since the 0/12v need to be place close to the receiver.
3. 2 Diseqc 4 ways, 1 22khz and 1 0/12v: up to 16 lnbfs.
Check out your receiver to see what kind of switch it supports.

H-H mount is a bit tricky to set up, but doable. Most of us here install it by ourself.
Michael

Originally Posted by SatelliteGuy

Is it possible to Slave more than one Diseqc switch together. Much like the DISHPro Switches can be done with DISH Network. I only have a 4 to 1 Diseqc switch at the moment but was curious if anyone has tried to hook more than one up.

If I was smart i'd just hook up a H-H motor but I have all these old PrimeStar dishes that didn't cost me a thing such a shame not to use them got 4 hooked up now. the neighborhood is now calling me the NASA house.

[SatelliteGuy]

Option # 1

So if I am understanding correctly I can use 2 - 4 to 1(4way) Diseqc into 1 22Khz switch.

Is a 22Khz the same animal as that DirecTv uses to split a dual lnb into say 4 receivers. I know they use the 22Khz to operate and I have an extra one of those laying around could I hook one of the diseqc switches to the 13v input and the other to the 18v input of that switch an obtain the same result (only using 1 of the outputs from the 22Khz switch) or is the22Khz switch you mentioned have 2 inputs and 1 output

I only have one FTA receiver in the house and it is a Sat Cruiser 101 Plus

thanks in advacne

[dtsexpert]

Yes, Directv uses 22khz tone to control the switch. You can try to see if it works.
Michael

Originally Posted by SatelliteGuy

Option # 1

So if I am understanding correctly I can use 2 - 4 to 1(4way) Diseqc into 1 22Khz switch.

Is a 22Khz the same animal as that DirecTv uses to split a dual lnb into say 4 receivers. I know they use the 22Khz to operate and I have an extra one of those laying around could I hook one of the diseqc switches to the 13v input and the other to the 18v input of that switch an obtain the same result (only using 1 of the outputs from the 22Khz switch) or is the22Khz switch you mentioned have 2 inputs and 1 output

I only have one FTA receiver in the house and it is a Sat Cruiser 101 Plus

thanks in advacne