Pros/Cons of Outoor SWM

[chefwong]

I'm thinking about reducing my *incoming footprint* of the RG6 that comes into the house....

I have 6 runs (4 LNB) , 1 for OTA and 1 for Cable Internet. Add a telco grade 3 pair copper ***thick outside jacket*.

I'm switching over to fios and would like to utilize my current *hole* where the cables come in.

Thinking about reducing the RG6 down to 2 cables. 1 for DTV via LNB powered SWMS and the other for OTA.


I recall reading the outdoor LNB SWMS not liking cold weather. Out here in the Northeast - we do so our fair share of weather.

IF I just SWAP the LNB's....do I need to realign anything ?

[litzdog911]

If you currently have SlimLine HD dish, then it's simply a matter of swapping the LNBs. If you're careful you shouldn't need to realign your dish, although you might.

Do you currently have SWM-compatible Receivers and DVRs? Only the newer ones are SWM-compatible.

[Mertzen]

I recall reading the outdoor LNB SWMS not liking cold weather. Out here in the Northeast - we do so our fair share of weather.

The WNC ones have that 'issue' but they still are in the supply chain so I am sure there have been revisions to remedy that issue. But I think it had to be below 0F for the issues to show. The thread is still around.


IF I just SWAP the LNB's....do I need to realign anything ?

You might, there are tiny differences between the WNC and Eagle Aspens signal strength wise.

[DaaQ]

The WNC ones have a white lens cap on them, Aspens have a cloudy looking clear one and Zinwells have a clear lens cap.