Is the config right to add a 3rd receiver?

[sorahl]

Hey all.

Query for you.

I just replaced my dvr receiver today with the free after rebate one from best buy. So, I have a unused receiver sitting in my office. I have a multi switch (4 port so the sys info says) and a triple lnb dish. If I have two free cables to connect it to, will I be able to run 3 dvr's on my system?

TIA,

John

[tecarte]

I need some more information to answer your question, how many cables are connected to each tivo from the satt dish or switch?

[sorahl]

Ok. i have to go look at it but.. see if this helps first
i have two dvr's currently hooked up each with two cables going to them. so that is 4 cables going to dvrs.

John

[tecarte]

ok , the 4 port in the sys info is reffering to the lnb itself. its actually considered a multiswitch built in. So you are using all available ports from the dish. You would need to get a Powered 4X8 multiswitch made specially for the Triplesat dish. That would allow you to hook up 4 dvrs if you wanted to. Hope this helps.

[sorahl]

This does help. do you know
1) what they run for?
2) can this be installed anywhere? or does it have to be installed up by the dish?

Dumb question i know but...ask me to fix your computer and I can do it :) install a satellite dish? nope

John

[boba]

This does help. do you know
1) what they run for?
2) can this be installed anywhere? or does it have to be installed up by the dish?

Dumb question i know but...ask me to fix your computer and I can do it :) install a satellite dish? nope

John!, From $50-150 depending on switch and source. 2, A cascadable Multiswitch needs all four lines from the Phase 3 dish connected to it. Where it is convient to do this will vary from install to install. :)

[sorahl]

i'm having a hard time locating a good site to get the switch from. Any suggestions?

[greywolf]

http://www.solidsignal.com/satellite/ shows two 5x8s. If you don't need an antenna port, they also have a 4x8. Do an internet search for more places to get the best deal. They are actually easy to find.

[CCarncross]

solid signal and valueelectronics seem to be two of the most popular...

[sorahl]

Thanks, it is easy to find, if you know for sure what specifically you are looking for :) this isnt something I want to just buy blindly. :)

Sorahl