What satellite are you on and why

[joysleep1]

No because the motor and dish is pointed to 16e

Yes but it's not actually watching 16.e. It's in standby mode

 

[Ferret.]

Yes but it's not actually watching 16.e. It's in standby mode

So with a priority switch it will move to 19.2

 

[joysleep1]

So with a priority switch it will move to 19.2

I thought a priority switch was a powered device.
The other thing is just a standard splitter I thought

 

[Ferret.]

I thought a priority switch was a powered device.
The other thing is just a standard splitter I thought

The goobay is not a splitter it works very differently.

• Connection of 2 SAT receiver at 1 coax cable (Master/Slave connection)
• Master output: receiver (1) connected and control LNB output / program switching
• Slave output: receiver (2) connected and control LNB output/program switching only, if the Receiver (1) is switched off / Standby
• Receiver Off/Standby is defined by no DC
• Control signal is 13 V / 18 V, 22 KHz ON/OFF, DiSEqC from receiver 1/2

 

[joysleep1]

The goobay is not a splitter it works very differently.

• Connection of 2 SAT receiver at 1 coax cable (Master/Slave connection)
• Master output: receiver (1) connected and control LNB output / program switching
• Slave output: receiver (2) connected and control LNB output/program switching only, if the Receiver (1) is switched off / Standby
• Receiver Off/Standby is defined by no DC
• Control signal is 13 V / 18 V, 22 KHz ON/OFF, DiSEqC from receiver 1/2

Oh right my apologies thanks for enlightening me.

So is there an option for like a powered version where there is no risk of the motor not getting enough power to move the dish.
If that makes sense

 

[Ferret.]

Oh right my apologies thanks for enlightening me.

So is there an option for like a powered version where there is no risk of the motor not getting enough power to move the dish.
If that makes sense

It does not need to be powered, it gets it power and switching signal from whatever box is out of standby.

They work its as simple as that.

 

[joysleep1]

It does not need to be powered, it gets it power and switching signal from whatever box is out of standby.

They work its as simple as that.

OK what if for example my master box (vu ultimo 4k) is not in n standby but recording something else on the fixed tuner or let's say turned on on a fta channel so basically it's not occupying or doing anything with the motorised tuner.

If I'm downstairs using slave box (viark) and change channel to a different satellite then would it move the motor and work?

 

[Ferret.]

OK what if for example my master box (vu ultimo 4k) is not in n standby but recording something else on the fixed tuner or let's say turned on on a fta channel so basically it's not occupying or doing anything with the motorised tuner.

If I'm downstairs using slave box (viark) and change channel to a different satellite then would it move the motor and work?

Do i take it the VU is using a tuner not connected to the motor but direct to the second output on the LNB ? If so your good if your watching via the tuner that connected to the motor on either box that wont work you can only watch or record on the sat the motor is pointing at.

 

[joysleep1]

Do i take it the VU is using a tuner not connected to the motor but direct to the second output on the LNB ? If so your good if your watching via the tuner that connected to the motor on either box that wont work you can only watch or record on the sat the motor is pointing at.

Yes the vu ultimo using a completely separate lnb using the unicable set up to the fixed dish. This tuner has nothing to with their motor and is going into a separate dish.

So basically tuner A is unicable set up for fixed dish.

Tuner b (fbc satellite acting in legacy mode) is connected to the motor.

So a recording will take place or the box might be on but using tuner A.

So in this case I can assume the viark will move the motor to catch the signal to display the channel right?

 

[weimaraner95]

My set up Xtrend and GT media priority switch.

Xtrend tuner A fixed dish multi lnb , tuner B motor ( Slave)
GT media motor (Master)


Something I've not actually tried watching / recording on the fixed dish. Whilst using the GT media .

I assumed you can't have both receivers on whilst using a priority switch



Can try possibly later,

 

[joysleep1]

Yes the vu ultimo using a completely separate lnb using the unicable set up to the fixed dish. This tuner has nothing to with their motor and is going into a separate dish.

So basically tuner A is unicable set up for fixed dish.

Tuner b (fbc satellite acting in legacy mode) is connected to the motor.

So a recording will take place or the box might be on but using tuner A.

So in this case I can assume the viark will move the motor to catch the signal to display the channel right?

Can someone confirm this is the case with the goobay switch?

 

[joysleep1]

hi

can anyone confirm the diagram i have posted basically works. It shows a simple representation of what i am looking to do in the next few months but just wanted to confirm this is the case where both boxes will be able to control the motor as long as the other one is not in use. Sorry its not the best but hope it can show what the basics of what i want.

 

[cokeaddict]

hi

can anyone confirm the diagram i have posted basically works. It shows a simple representation of what i am looking to do in the next few months but just wanted to confirm this is the case where both boxes will be able to control the motor as long as the other one is not in use. Sorry its not the best but hope it can show what the basics of what i want.

Correct

 

[joysleep1]

Correct

Thank for confirming. So i am just gatherting and researching all the equipment i think i will need. So i am thinking of using my existing LNB that is on my sky dish for my motorised dish when i get one. This one was installed by Sky themselves. It is the HYBRID LNB with 4 legacy ports. I understand obv the wideband ports would not be used. Can i take it that this LNB will work perfectly fine on a motorised dish? or its better i get a higher quality spec one?

Thanks

 

[cokeaddict]

Thank for confirming. So i am just gatherting and researching all the equipment i think i will need. So i am thinking of using my existing LNB that is on my sky dish for my motorised dish when i get one. This one was installed by Sky themselves. It is the HYBRID LNB with 4 legacy ports. I understand obv the wideband ports would not be used. Can i take it that this LNB will work perfectly fine on a motorised dish? or its better i get a higher quality spec one?

Thanks

Just get a normal Universal lnb, they are not expensive.

 

[joysleep1]

Just get a normal Universal lnb, they are not expensive.

OK fair enough.. Any good quality one i should get?
Also do i have to replace the adapter or holder or would the current one work with another universal LNB i plan to purchase?

Found this

Technomate TM-1 Ultra 0.1dB HD Ready Single HD 3D UHD 4K Ready Satellite LNB | eBay

This would do a decent job right?

 

[cokeaddict]

The dish should come with the correct lnb holder, iirc the sky lnb will be 38mm so wouldn't fit a "normal" dish anyway.

The universal lnb will have a 40mm collar.

Never used a technomate lnb so can't comment on that.

 

[joysleep1]

The dish should come with the correct lnb holder, iirc the sky lnb will be 38mm so wouldn't fit a "normal" dish anyway.

The universal lnb will have a 40mm collar.

Never used a technomate lnb so can't comment on that.

I know that dish was installed early 2021 by sky themselves but i can not confirm what size collar that one is.

I think i might just get the techomate one as it comes with the dedicated collar.
Thanks for your help

 

[cokeaddict]

I know that dish was installed early 2021 by sky themselves but i can not confirm what size collar that one is.

I think i might just get the techomate one as it comes with the dedicated collar.
Thanks for your help

Unless i'm mis-understanding what your wanting to do.

You need to get a universal lnb for the motorised dish, you won't need the lnb adaptor that comes with that technomate lnb as it's for a sky dish.

Your earlier posts say you have a fixed (sky ?) dish with unicable II lnb, but the picture above is a hybrid lnb (wideband with legacy).

 

[joysleep1]

Unless i'm mis-understanding what your wanting to do.

You need to get a universal lnb for the motorised dish, you won't need the lnb adaptor that comes with that technomate lnb as it's for a sky dish.

Your earlier posts say you have a fixed (sky ?) dish with unicable II lnb, but the picture above is a hybrid lnb (wideband with legacy).

Oh apologies sorry wasn't clear.
Some second hand dishes doesn't come with the collar for example

Triax TD64 64cm Satellite Dish With LNBs and Stand | eBay

So if I find a big dish like this then I will need the lnb with the collar.
If it comes with its own then it's fine. Depends on what I find.

Yes my other satellite dish which I haven't uploaded is a dish with the unicable lnb.
I have a photo somewhere I'll upload it

OK so the bigger dish is unicable set up.

The sky dish is now basically doing nothing so plan to replace it with a motorised one so was asking if existing lnb plus adapter would work on the motorised dish assuming the one I get didn't come with either.


Hope that makes sense