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Multiswitch, LNB, Dish Advice

  • 13-11-2008 6:18pm
    #1
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 421 ✭✭


    I'm looking at setting up a satellite dish with quattro LNB and UHF feed for RTE and am wondering what multiswitch to get, either going for a 12 or 16 output. Located in Roscommon and looking to use Freesat HD.

    Switch
    Considering Vision V75 or Triax switch.

    Specifically wondering what is the difference between Triax TMS and TMP other than TMS is cheaper?

    Any words of wisdom on which to go for or would you recommend another one altogether.

    LNB
    Also what Quattro LNB to get, can get the following fairly easily but open to suggestions if another is better.
    MTI Supremeline 2db
    Inverto 2db

    Dish
    Considering either a Triax 78ccm or 88cm (only €10 between them), any thoughts.
    Are Triax dishes steel or aluminium, it's just I've seen them on sites as TD78 and TD78A, does the A stand for aluminium?


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  • #2
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    The TMP basically has attenuators for each incoming sat polarity, so they can be levelled. Have used the TMP before, and they seem OK.

    LNB, I'd personally go for the Inverto, as I've yet to see one fail.

    I'm assuming you're just after Astra2 signals, so I'd say the TD78 would be enough, unless there is long cable runs between dish and switch/STB's.

    Triax dishes are generally powder coated steel, but also available in aluminium (ie. the "A" you mentioned). Even with the steel ones, it'll take a hell of a long while for them to rust, unless in a coastal area.


  • #3
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Mesh dishes are the evil rust buckets. Solid ones last forever and can be sanded & resprayed.


  • #4
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 421 ✭✭antomack


    Thanks for the input so far, I'm only really looking at Astra 2.

    Switch
    In relation to the switch I've sat down and worked out I'll be going for a 16 output so is a €60 difference between a TMS and TMP worth it. I don't see myself tampering much with things once it's installed and attenuators don't mean much to me.

    LNB
    I came across a lot of recommendations for the Smart Titanium, would this be better than the Inverto.

    Cable
    The cabling in the house is very basic, only one RG6 cable to each point. There are at least 2 or 3 rooms that I want to have 3 or more cables to so I'm wondering if the following might work. As there is only one cable I was wondering if I used TX125 or equivalent to pull through while taking out the RG6 would this suffice as 4 seperate feeds as I don't reckon I'd manage to pull 3 seperate TX100 cables through. If this would work what sort of F connectors would I need.

    Wall Plates
    What wallplates would you recommend for use and where to get them from? Most points I'd just want the SAT and TV, but at least three would like to have SAT1, SAT2/RETURN and TV. Only plan on having a return from one point but want flexibility on where this point may be.

    DTT
    Any ideas on when Cairn Hill will be turned on for DTT?


  • #5
    byte
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    byte


    Switch: tbh, I'd say you'll be safe enough with the cheaper switch

    LNB: I only use Inverto (and Triax to an extent) LNB's, and as I say, find them good. The Smart should be good also though. Don't think it'll make much difference, as generally, LNB's are quite reliable for years.

    Cable: If you'll not manage 3x TX100 drops, then you'll definitely not manage TX125 drops as it's thicker cable. Unless you mean TX59Twin cable or TX100 Four-core?

    http://www.triax.co.uk/Products/Cable,%20Connectors%20+%20Tools.aspx

    Wallplates will depend on what you want from it. Some will have diplexers, etc? Some modular. Whatever you choose to terminate cables, ensure that you buy fully screened plates to minimise any interference.

    http://www.triax.co.uk/Products/Wall%20Outlets/Triax%20Screened%20Outlets.aspx

    Note that Triax site is only being used as a guide. THough I'd generally recommened the Triax gear, or Labgear are good too in my experience.


  • #6
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 421 ✭✭antomack


    Just checked out the cable again and it's Triax 5 core 1mm sat cable, apparently CAI Benchmarked Cert No CAI0059A so would this suit to provide 4 feeds. Would standard F connectors work with this or is it the CT63 type I'd need?

    Found information that lookis like Cairn Hill is scheduled for DTT around Q3/2009. In relation to a suitable to suit analogue and digital which of the following should be best.
    Triax UNIX 52B - think these are what's used in some houses nearby
    Triax UNIX 100B
    Televes DAT45


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