SW24 DP34 Inputs

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I currently have one single LNBF feeding one 3100 and one 4100. I searched the forums but could not find an answer to the following. I want to add a second 3100 with a switch. It would save me alot of wiring and cable if I could have one feed from the LNBF continue to go to the 4100, with the other to the switch which I would use to feed both 3100s.
Can this be done or do BOTH LNBF feeds HAVE to go to the switch then out to the three receivers?
If the last is the case - both go to switch - anyone recommend a cheap half decent switch. How do I install to back of dish? Fairly straightforward?
There are no plans for HD or channels from other Sat. I am not worried about future proofing, this is for my in-laws and I just want some cheap, quick, and dirty.

After further research - is it true that if I swapped the LNB with a Dish Pro LNB then I could use a Dish Pro Splitter (as with a 9200) to feed both 3100s without a switch at all?

Thanks all.
 
Hmmmm, good question
You could find a switch for pretty cheap online, or check locally if there are any sat shops around
craigslist is another place , and it would save you the shipping
Expect to pay around $30, give or take for a decent switch (try and get one that Bell sells, as they stand up to the elements better, especially if you are mounting behind the dish
I would put the switch behind the dish, unless there is a more suitable location where you can plug the 2 wires from the LNB into , and then have the 3rd line for you receiver
As far as the Dish Pro goes, I'm not sure if you can split the signal as you have mentioned, but i think it may cost more to get the Dish Pro LNB, and splitter, but who knows
Wait for a better answer on the Dish Pro splitting before you buy anything
 
Keep in mind DP34 switch requires DP lnb. It also requires your receivers to be DP compliant unless you get legacy adaptors.

If your dish is a 20" which has a Y adaptor then I would go with a legacy quad lnb. This lnb will have 4 outputs which go direct to dish. As a bonus it also get the 82 satellite. So each line will carry 91 and 82 signals.

The DPP separtor you mentioned can not split a signal to two receivers. It is specifically designed for one dual tuner receiver. It also requires a DPP twin or DPP44.

If you can run 2 lines in the house you can use a regulare distribution box. There are many models with accept 2 lines from one lnb and then has 4 outputs. The cheap ones are indoor.

goodluck
 
Can't do that. DPP splitters only work with dual tuner IRDs. Your best options are a legacy quad LNB from eBay (run 3 RG6s to the dish) or a SW34 (not DP34) (run 3 RG6s to the switch and 2 RG6s between the dish and switch.)
 
This is where I got the idea from - I am not condoning or advertising this business I was using their Install FAQ -

http://www.kusat.com/go.php?path=/install/ev.php

Dish Pro LNBF and Dish Pro Splitters

Using a Dish Pro LNBF instead of a standard Dual LNBF means you do not need to run 2 lines to a switch and you can split your satellite signal with Dish Pro splitters to feed as many receivers as you would like, as long as your lines are less than 125ft each (otherwise line amplifiers will be required).

This LNBF will fit any ExpressVu
 
This appears to be more expensive than using a 3x4 switch though with your existing LNB
 
Dish Network does have a 2 way DP splitter which only can used in very specific situations.

I have never seen or heard of one line being able to be split 3 and 4 ways.

Dish Network or Bell have nothing like this so I would reasearch it more.
 
This type of splitting happens in MDU's (aparment Buldings) with a backbone system, ie; Dish on the roof.

All the equipment is different and very expensive.
 
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