3 receivers with DP34, problem with guide ??

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Hi guys ... i bought a use 3100 receivers, and i have already two 3100receivers ... i would connect my 3rd 3100 , i bought a dp34 (3x4), i take my 2 cable coax from my satelite and i put in place 1 and 2 to my input.. after i output 3 cables to my 3 receivers , but i can't see the guide in my 3rd receivers. maybe my coax cable (RG-59)????

Someone can help me....

Sorry for my english !!!!
ciao
 
Did you perform a "Check Switch" on the 3rd receiver?

RG6 is not required but RG59 must be installed correctly using compression F-connectors and cable runs cannot be as long. Also, there must be no CATV splitters in the cable run, sometimes a problem with existing cable runs.
 
RG6 must be used with all dp installations.

http://www.dishsignal.com/dishnetwork/DISH_Pro-DISH_Pro_Plus_Information_Documents/Introduction_to_DISH_Pro_Technology.pdf

Pro technology not only includes great receivers and new LNBFs and switches, but also
offers many installation advantages:
• Simplified installations and greater reliability by requiring fewer cables.
• Longer cable runs - up to 200 feet.
• Installations are easier to troubleshoot, with diagnostics using two-way communication.
All are great advantages that save time and money, but remember there are special requirements.
All installation materials used must meet the 950 to 2150 MHz specification and pass the
DiSEqC 22 KHz tone. These include:
• RG6 cable - no RG59 allowed!
• Diplexers
• Line amps
• Barrel connectors
• Wall plates
• Ground blocks
• Surge protectors
 
I'll bet there are many thousands of DPP installations done with existing RG59. They said the same thing about legacy Dish equipment but most of the installers just tied into existing RG59 cables to save time and money with installations. I wouldn't use RG59 on any new installations and would run new RG6 if possible. That doesn't mean that RG59 won't work for shorter cable runs.
 
No but it may very well be the problem. If he changed it to RG6 and it worked then he would know was the problem, if it still does not work he will know the RG59 was not the problem, but by changing the cable he will prevent future problems.

I had to change RG59 on a legacy setup before due to loss of signal in certain channel ranges. Worked fine after with RG6.
 
satellite needs cable which works up to I believe 2150 MHz.

Older RG-59 only worked to 950 Mhz.
 
I had issues when I tried to use my 3100s with a DP34:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=56269

I tried everything suggested in the thread, but could never get my 3100s to get more than the "odd" transponders. I ultimately gave up and got another 6100, which works fine with the DP34.

In response to the posts about how DP34s won't work with RG59, my DP34 is working fine with the RG59 in my walls, as long as a 6100 is connected. Furthermore, my 3100s (as well, for that matter, as my 2700) still only read "odd" transponders even when I connected to the DP34 with RG6.

Because of this and the other fixes I tried that didn't work, I'm starting to think the problems experienced when connecting 3100 and older receivers to a DP34 is a "receiver" issue, not a "cable" or "switch" or "LNB" issue.
 
Not exactly true. RG59 has higher loss above 1 GHz and generally has poorer shielding. It still "works", just not as well for short runs and not over longer distances.
 
I know when I tried using a short run of RG-59 with a DPP 44 switch it did not work.

I think one of the other problems is that the receivers have to power the switch and lnbs (if not powered switch) and RG-59 may not have the bandwith to do it properly. I have also read it can work in many cases however because of the resistance on the smaller core it causes more stress on the receiver which can cause premature failure.

Joe
 
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