Yes, you can cascade 3x4s.
Phase I dish assistance
I have a buddy with an old phase one dish. He wants to add another outlet for the IRD. There is already a 3x4 switch in place. My question is, are they cascadeable, or will a wb68 work with only a 2 101 inputs connected to the dish and still multiply x8 outputs.
All the 2x8's are quite expensive and it seems like if my buddy ever is going to make the transition to HD; He might as well get the WB6x8($40) if it is cheaper than all the other 2x8 switches. Although it remains to be seen if he is ever going to make the jump to HD.
My main question is again in summation:
1. is a standard 3.x4 switch cascadable? and / or
2. Will a wb68 work with sd recievers and a phase I dish with only 2 outputs?
Much grass. I don't have much interest in the old phase one dishes anymore. I'm sure a lot of people in this forum have extensive knowledge of them. Seeing as how a lot of you guys started with the Phase I.
All the 2x8's are quite expensive and it seems like if my buddy ever is going to make the transition to HD; He might as well get the WB6x8($40) if it is cheaper than all the other 2x8 switches. Although it remains to be seen if he is ever going to make the jump to HD.
My main question is again in summation:
1. is a standard 3.x4 switch cascadable? and / or
2. Will a wb68 work with sd recievers and a phase I dish with only 2 outputs?
Much grass. I don't have much interest in the old phase one dishes anymore. I'm sure a lot of people in this forum have extensive knowledge of them. Seeing as how a lot of you guys started with the Phase I.
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It is but not recommended or approved by D*GlennJ84 said:1. is a standard 3.x4 switch cascadable? and / or
Yes.GlennJ84 said:2. Will a wb68 work with sd recievers and a phase I dish with only 2 outputs?
On a standard Unpowered 3x8 switch for the Phase I.
1. Is it neccessary or a good idea to terminate unused ports?
2. Is it neccessary or helpful to terminate the OTA input if it is unused?
Thanks,
1. Is it neccessary or a good idea to terminate unused ports?
2. Is it neccessary or helpful to terminate the OTA input if it is unused?
Thanks,
1. NoGlennJ84 said:On a standard Unpowered 3x8 switch for the Phase I.
1. Is it neccessary or a good idea to terminate unused ports?
2. Is it neccessary or helpful to terminate the OTA input if it is unused?
Thanks,
2. No
Will work fine. Don't bother with an old 2x8 or 3x8, they cost too much for that.GlennJ84 said:2. Will a wb68 work with sd recievers and a phase I dish with only 2 outputs?
1. Shorting out the switch becomes a real possibility if you do that.GlennJ84 said:On a standard Unpowered 3x8 switch for the Phase I.
1. Is it neccessary or a good idea to terminate unused ports?
2. Is it neccessary or helpful to terminate the OTA input if it is unused?
Thanks,
2. Unless your friend lives nextdoor to a TV broadcast tower or radio tower, don't bother.
Actually, 3x4 switches come with terminating resistor caps, and all multiswitches that accept an off-air antenna are supposed to have terminated outlets.
Switches that don't support OTA, such as the WB68, should NOT have terminating resistors on either inputs or outputs. If I have to install one of these switches outside expose to the elements, I use the terminating resister caps with the stingers removed, just to provide a moisture seal for the switch ports.
Switches that don't support OTA, such as the WB68, should NOT have terminating resistors on either inputs or outputs. If I have to install one of these switches outside expose to the elements, I use the terminating resister caps with the stingers removed, just to provide a moisture seal for the switch ports.
A 6x8 will work, you could also use a 4x8. 4x8's are powered, so I try to sneek 6x8's on those jobs if I can. Guess I am just a lazy installer when it comes to running a line for power.
Personally I think the 4x8 is a waste of money and a waste of an extra coax line. Just spend the few extra bucks and get the WB68. They are more reliable than the powered 4x8. The 4x8 is much more prone to power surge failure. As an installer, I will install a 6x8 in every situation I can get away with due to reliability and ease of installation (no power line or external ground block needed as you can use the WB68 as the ground block). Even if they catch me and charge me the $13 price difference, I think it is worth my time.gen2rx7 said:A 6x8 will work, you could also use a 4x8. 4x8's are powered, so I try to sneek 6x8's on those jobs if I can. Guess I am just a lazy installer when it comes to running a line for power.
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