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How to Combine 2 Satellite Feeds into a Single Satellite Receiver

It is common to want to combine the output of different satellites onto a single satellite receiver. For example by combining the feed from 2 satellite dishes or a single satellite dish with multiple LNBs (see video) pointed at Astra 2 and Eutelsat for example. This is achieved using a Diseqc switch which takes 2 satellite feeds and produces a single output.

Benefits of Using a Diseqc Switch

  • It combines the output of multiple satellites into a single feed
  • It allows seamless switching between satellites from your remote control

EQUIPMENT such a system would typically contain

  • A single 80cm dish with LNB holder containing
    • Single LNB for Astra 2
    • KA Band LNB for Saorsat

or

  • another use might be;
    • A sky 60cm satellite dish with a single LNB (for Astra 2)
    • An 80cm satellite dish with a single LNB (Hotbird)
  • A 2 way diseqc switch
  • A diseqc enabled satellite receiver such as one of our HD satellite receivers
    • note: non-diseqc enabled satellite receivers must use a Manual A-B switch to combine 2 satellites

How to Install

Part A - Connect up the dishes, diseqc and receiver

  1. Firstly align the satellite dish(es) and LNB(s) using a satellite meter
  2. Run a feed from a satellite cable which has been terminated with an f-connector from each of the satellite LMNBs to the Diseqc switch and connect them to 'LNB A' and 'LNB B' repectively.
  3. Run a satellite cable from the Diseqc switch to the receiver
  4. It is important to ensure that the satellite receiver is wiped clean as the channels must be tuned, in conjunction with the diseqc switch for it to operate correctly.

Part B - Programme up the box

  • See video above for how to do this

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