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clcoyle
02-25-10, 08:38 PM
Will the the SWM-8 multi-switch work with the SWM LNB?

Thanks, Chris
RAD
02-25-10, 08:40 PM
No.
matt
02-25-10, 08:40 PM
A SWM LNB to a SWM-8 will not work since there is only one line coming from the LNB.

The SWM-8 needs 4 lines from a "regular" LNB.

Also it is a different signal...
clcoyle
02-25-10, 08:42 PM
What multi-switch do I need for a SWM LNB w/ OTA?

Thanks,
dsw2112
02-25-10, 08:43 PM
Will the the SWM-8 multi-switch work with the SWM LNB?

Thanks, Chris

As was stated it will not. To utilize a SWM8 the you will need a standard LNB with four lines to the SWM8. Some may consider the two equivilant, but the SWM8 is really completely different on an operational level than a SWMLnb.
dsw2112
02-25-10, 08:45 PM
What multi-switch do I need for a SWM LNB w/ OTA?

Thanks,

A multiswitch will not work with a SWMLnb, you need to utilize high frequency splitters.

OTA should be run on a completely separate coax as diplexing is not recommended for several reasons.
RAD
02-25-10, 08:45 PM
What multi-switch do I need for a SWM LNB w/ OTA?

Thanks,

DirecTV recommends that you don't diplex OTA with SWiM, even though the SWiM8's have an OTA input on them. If you were also thinking of using DECA when it becomes available you can't use OTA/Diples at all since both use the same frequencies.
clcoyle
02-25-10, 09:01 PM
So I will not be able to utilize one RJ6 cable for both SWM and OTA at my distribution location?
dsw2112
02-25-10, 09:05 PM
So I will not be able to utilize one RJ6 cable for both SWM and OTA at my distribution location?

As stated it's not recommended, and may not work with new technologies coming down the line. You can certainly try if you want. A diplexor is required for the endeavor and you can find them cheap on solid signal, etc...