Satellite & Sky Q

Hard Knocks

Hi
Hoping for a bit of help & understanding as I’m technical.

We’re recently done some building & we have a wall plate with a sky & sky+ connection in each room which is fed from a connection box that gets its signals (4 inputs) from a dish.

We now want to get Sky & are told the dish (head) isn’t compatible with sky.

Is there a head for the dish we could get that would be compatible with sky q & also use the wire system in place as we don’t want 2 dishes & wires hanging on the walls

The Cush

A 6 output hybrid LNB, compatible with both SkyQ and legacy receivers will be required. The installer should fit one when they come to maintain your existing installation, my brother did this last May.

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

We’re recently done some building & we have a wall plate with a sky & sky+ connection in each room which is fed from a connection box that gets its signals (4 inputs) from a dish.

What is this connection box?

If it is a multiswitch of some sort it won't be compatible with SkyQ. The SkyQ signal is different to the older signal and will require 2 direct connections to the LNB on the dish.

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

What is this connection box?

If it is a multiswitch of some sort it won't be compatible with SkyQ. The SkyQ signal is different to the older signal and will require 2 direct connections to the LNB on the dish.

It’s a multiswitch
Could we disconnect the multiswitch & connect to the room the box will be in

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

It’s a multiswitch
Could we disconnect the multiswitch & connect to the room the box will be in

Yes, you can bypass the multiswitch with 2 cables for SkyQ, but this will mean the existing TV points will no longer have access to half the frequencies from the LNB via the multiswitch.

tsue921i8wljb3

Hard Knocks wrote: »

It’s a multiswitch
Could we disconnect the multiswitch & connect to the room the box will be in

Depending on how many outputs you have available on your multiswitch you could use this Triax device. It requires four outputs from the multiswitch and one cable goes to the main Sky Q box which needs to be put into SCR mode. It also requires 20v power.

http://www.triax.uk/products/satellite/multiswitches/dscr-multiswitches/tmds-42-c-dscr-add-on

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

Yes, you can bypass the multiswitch with 2 cables for SkyQ, but this will mean the existing TV points will no longer have access to half the frequencies from the LNB via the multiswitch.

They'd need a new dish or LNB though for that which they don't want. Two cables from the existing quattro or quad would not work.

Johnboy1951

The Cush wrote: »

A 6 output hybrid LNB, compatible with both SkyQ and legacy receivers will be required. The installer should fit one when they come to maintain your existing installation, my brother did this last May.

So four of these 6 connect to the multiswitch maintaining the existing functions.

The other two go to the Sky Q box for the new set up.

I presume that is what you have in mind?

The Cush

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

They'd need a new dish or LNB though for that which they don't want. Two cables from the existing quattro or quad would not work.

I was replying directly to his question, that was "Could we disconnect the multiswitch & connect to the room the box will be in". The OP has only 4 cables from the dish to the multiswitch.

As you know I well aware of the requirements for a multiswitch.

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

I was replying directly to his question, that was "Could we disconnect the multiswitch & connect to the room the box will be in". The OP has only 4 cables from the dish to the multiswitch.

As you know I well aware of the requirements for a multiswitch.

I wasn't questioning you. I am aware you're well versed in this area!

The Cush

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

So four of these 6 connect to the multiswitch maintaining the existing functions.

The other two go to the Sky Q box for the new set up.

I presume that is what you have in mind?

Correct, but the question for the OP - is the existing multiswitch quad compatible for use with the hybrid LNB?

Also, they will have to run an extra 2 cables either direct to the main TV point for SkyQ or to the multiswitch location if they wish to maintain existing multiswitch functionality together with SkyQ.

The OP could go a step further and replace only the multiswitch with a SkyQ compatible dSCR multiswitch, keeping the existing LNB and cabling from the dish and the cabling from the multiswitch to the various TV points. A multi-output dSCR multiswitch is generally more expensive than a standard multiswitch.

The one navi links to above is a new standalone option, remove the existing multiswitch to give 3 legacy outputs and 1 dSCR output for SkyQ and appears to be retailing for around €100. Unlike other more expensive dSCR multiswitches this doesn't have a terrestrial aerial diplexing option.

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

Correct, but the question for the OP - is the existing multiswitch quad compatible for use with the hybrid LNB?

Also, they will have to run an extra 2 cables either direct to the main TV point for SkyQ or to the multiswitch location if they wish to maintain existing multiswitch functionality together with SkyQ.

The OP could go a step further and replace only the multiswitch with a SkyQ compatible dSCR multiswitch, keeping the existing LNB and cabling from the dish and the cabling from the multiswitch to the various TV points. A multi-output dSCR multiswitch is generally more expensive than a standard multiswitch.

The one navi links to above is a new standalone option - 3 legacy outputs and 1 dSCR output for SkyQ and appears to be retailing for around €100.

It is not standalone. It can work with the existing multiswitch. If the OP has four outputs available on the multiswitch it is simply a matter of slotting this in with four short pieces of coax. No further cabling necessary. It is the neatest solution.

It also does pass through terrestrial from the multiswitch.

The Cush

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

It is not standalone. It can work with the existing multiswitch. If the OP has four outputs available on the multiswitch it is simply a matter of slotting this in with four short pieces of coax. No further cabling necessary. It is the neatest solution.

It also does pass through terrestrial from the multiswitch.

From the Triax page

dSCR Multiswitch fits on to existing Multiswitches, Optical converters or can be used as a unique "stand alone" installation, offering a simple solution to Sky Q enablement

No terrestrial option if used in standalone mode.

We don't know if the OP has sufficient outputs on the existing multiswitch to work with the Triax switch.

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

From the Triax page



No terrestrial option if used in standalone mode.

We don't know if the OP has sufficient outputs on the existing multiswitch to work with the Triax switch.

You're just being pedantic now.

Obviously I'm not talking about using it alone. I specifically specified it would only be suitable if they had four outputs available. If they have it is the best option. Same dish, same LNB, four short cables needed.

The Cush

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

Obviously I'm not talking about using it alone. I specifically specified it would only be suitable if they had four outputs available. If they have it is the best option. Same dish, same LNB, four short cables needed.

If the OP has no requirement for Saorview and this dSCR multiswitch provides sufficient outputs for his various TV points why maintain 2 multiswitches? It is a cheap dSCR multiswitch option.

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

If the OP has no requirement for Saorview and this dSCR multiswitch provides sufficient outputs for his various TV points why maintain 2 multiswitches? It is a cheap dSCR multiswitch option.

Fair enough. I don't want to get into an argument with you. I only referenced it because I had been looking at installing it for someone I know. They have a 5x16 multiswitch with 12 outputs used in a FTA + Saorview system. It would suit an installation like that as they are looking at Sky Q.

Obviously if you only need one Sky Q output and no terrestrial you could use it alone.

You could also use your hybrid suggestion and it may be cheaper overall.

Whatever suits the OP.

The Cush

@navi
I hadn't come across this switch until you posted the link and yes I agree with you this is a great new dSCR accessory for existing multiswitch installations at a very good price. Good to see these new products coming online especially with the next generation Freesat receiver around the corner which we assume will be dSCR/wideband LNB compatible.

@ Hard Knocks
How many outputs does your existing multiswitch have?
How many sat feeds do you require around the house?
Do you require Saorview terrestrial at the TV points?

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

@navi
I hadn't come across this switch until you posted the link and yes I agree with you this is a great new dSCR accessory for existing multiswitch installations at a very good price. Good to see these new products coming online especially with the next generation Freesat receiver around the corner which we assume will be dSCR/wideband LNB compatible.

@ Hard Knocks
How many outputs does your existing multiswitch have?
How many sat feeds do you require around the house?
Do you require Saorview terrestrial at the TV points?

Cheers Cush. As I said I have a lot of respect for your knowledge and memory! Sorry if I was curt with you earlier.

Hard Knocks

Thanks everyone for the replies
If I’m honest I’m struggling to get my head around all this

I’ll get into attic tomorrow & take a pic but I think it’s a 12 out feed to 6 rooms.
The Tv aerial is also fed into multiswitch, there’s 3 tv’s in the house & that’s how they get their signal

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

If I’m honest I’m struggling to get my head around all this

I’ll get into attic tomorrow & take a pic but I think it’s a 12 out feed to 6 rooms.
The Tv aerial is also fed into multiswitch, there’s 3 tv’s in the house & that’s how they get their signal

A SkyQ receiver can receive its signal from a dish/multiswitch in 2 modes
- A 2 cable install with each cable carrying all channels of one polarisation, H or V, direct from a SkyQ standard wideband LNB or a Hybrid LNB on the dish arm. Due to the nature of the signal Saorview cannot share the same cables
- dSCR (digital single cable routing), a single cable from a dSCR multiswitch to the SkyQ receiver, capable of feeding 16 tuners at any one time (SkyQ has up to 12 tuners). Saorview can share the same cable


Your current setup
I assume 2 sat feeds combined with Saorview to each TV point?
Do you require 2 sat feeds to each room now?
Will you require these 2 feeds to each room after the SkyQ install i.e. do you plan to get the Sky multiroom mini-boxes?
Will you require Saorview at the main TV point once you install SkyQ?


2 possible options that could be considered for your planned SkyQ install
- Replace the LNB on the dish with a hybrid LNB, 2 co-ax cables direct to the SkyQ box and 4 cables to the existing multiswitch, multiswitch must be quad LNB compatible.
OR
- Fit the dSCR multiswitch, linked to by navi above, after your existing multiswitch, single cable feed to your new SkyQ box for SkyQ and Saorview. You will require 4 spare outputs on your current multiswitch to feed the dSCR multiswitch.

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

Your current setup
I assume 2 sat feeds combined with Saorview to each TV point?
Do you require 2 sat feeds to each room now?
Will you require these 2 feeds to each room after the SkyQ install i.e. do you plan to get the Sky multiroom mini-boxes?
Will you require Saorview at the main TV point

Yes this is our setup
Probably don’t require the sat feeds at all now as Sky q is thru the internet, but will require saorview at the tv points

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

Yes this is our setup
Probably don’t require the sat feeds at all now as Sky q is thru the internet, but will require saorview at the tv points

Lola Fluffy Quote's suggested multiswitch add-on would be recommended, it would probably be the quickest and easiest way to upgrade your existing setup for SkyQ without loss of any outputs, any additional cable runs or new LNB. And you will continue to have Saorview and regular sat feeds at all TV points. About €150 with power supply



http://www.triax.uk/images/Brochures/dSCR_VISUAL.PDF

https://www.freetv.ie/dscr-multiswitch/
https://www.freetv.ie/sky-q-multiswitch-power-supply/


Take any 4 outputs from your existing multiswitch and connect them to the add-on switch inputs, connect the main room feeds - where the SkyQ box will be located - to the two "16 UBs SCR/Legacy+Terrestrial" outputs. They will continue to work as standard outputs, the outputs auto detect when an SCR receiver is connected.

When the Sky installer comes let him know you have a dSCR multiswitch attached and he should simply take one feed to setup the new box, no messing around swapping LNBs. I know in the early days they weren't happy to use dSCR but that appears to have changed.

Johnboy1951

The Cush wrote: »

....
When the Sky installer comes let him know you have a dSCR multiswitch attached and he should simply take one feed to setup the new box, no messing around swapping LNBs. I know in the early days they weren't happy to use dSCR but that appears to have changed.

A bit off topic sorry, but was there some reason why Sky went with an unfamiliar LNB type and dual cables when they had the facility to use one cable from a Unicable LNB?
It seems an odd sort of decision, unless it was purely to differentiate them from standard LNBs.
(or maybe I am misunderstanding the above)

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

navi's suggested multiswitch add-on would be recommended, it would probably be the quickest and easiest way to upgrade your existing setup for SkyQ without loss of any outputs, any additional cable runs or new LNB. And you will continue to have Saorview and regular sat feeds at all TV points. About €150 with power supply



http://www.triax.uk/images/Brochures/dSCR_VISUAL.PDF

https://www.freetv.ie/dscr-multiswitch/
https://www.freetv.ie/sky-q-multiswitch-power-supply/


Take any 4 outputs from your existing multiswitch and connect them to the add-on switch inputs, connect the main room feeds - where the SkyQ box will be located - to the two "16 UBs SCR/Legacy+Terrestrial" outputs. They will continue to work as standard outputs, the outputs auto detect when an SCR receiver is connected.

When the Sky installer comes let him know you have a dSCR multiswitch attached and he should simply take one feed to setup the new box, no messing around swapping LNBs. I know in the early days they weren't happy to use dSCR but that appears to have changed.

Hi Cush thanks for all your help

I’ve done some routing
Attached is a pic of the multiswitch
In the SkyQ room there are 4 coaxial cables, 2 are connected to the faceplate & 2 left dormant
These are the 4 on top left of multiswitch

Does this change anything?


I gather get the additional switch, put the 4 skyq room cables on it & use the original multiswitch points to connect

johnire

Hi folks.
Just wondering if anyone can help me with the following?
At the moment I have a Sky+HD box in the sunroom at the back of the house that serves that room and that in turn works a telly in two other rooms(a bedroom overhead and the kitchen) via magic eyes. Then I have a second Sky + HD box in the sitting room at the front of the house which served that room and in turn works a telly in the bedroom directly overhead again via a magic eye.
Can anyone tell me if I were to get Sky Q what happens? I know both SKY+ HD boxes will be replaced with a Sky Q box and a Sky Q mini box which is fine but how in turn will the other 3 tellys operate?
Will I realistically need a mini box in each room? In other words the main box plus 4 mini boxes?
Sorry folks if I’m asking what appears to be a silly question but I can’t get a straight answer from anyone including Sky!

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

In the SkyQ room there are 4 coaxial cables, 2 are connected to the faceplate & 2 left dormant
These are the 4 on top left of multiswitch

Does this change anything?

I gather get the additional switch, put the 4 skyq room cables on it & use the original multiswitch points to connect

Good planning with the cabling originally, spoilt for choice, this is the cabling installation I would've recommended in the past.

So, go with the recommended multiswitch add-on above and as you say in the last sentence of your post, "get the additional switch, put the 4 skyq room cables on it & use the original multiswitch points to connect". Put the two dormant cables on the SCR outputs even though only one will be required for the SkyQ install. Connecting both cables means the installer on the day can simply connect to either faceplate output.

The other option would've been to run two extra cables from the dish to the multiswitch point and connect them directly to the two dormant cables to the main room with the installer fitting a 6 output hybrid LNB to the dish on the day but I see from here your multiswitch requires a quattro LNB type so that rules out the hybrid LNB as it's a quad type.

tsue921i8wljb3

How familiar is the average Sky installer going to be with a setup like this? I'd imagine it is pretty niche.

OP make it clear that this is an SCR installation. The Sky Q box must only have one cable connected. It must be put into SCR mode in the installation menu. It then must be rebooted by removing power for a few minutes.

Don't be surprised if the installer has not got a clue about any of this.

The Cush

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

A bit off topic sorry, but was there some reason why Sky went with an unfamiliar LNB type and dual cables when they had the facility to use one cable from a Unicable LNB?
It seems an odd sort of decision, unless it was purely to differentiate them from standard LNBs.
(or maybe I am misunderstanding the above)

I've never come across an official reason for that decision only speculation that most subscribers had a 2 cable install already and changing the LNB tech to wideband would make it more difficult for subscribers to migrate to FTA/Freesat without incurring further expense to changeover LNB.

tsue921i8wljb3

johnire wrote: »

Hi folks.
Just wondering if anyone can help me with the following?
At the moment I have a Sky+HD box in the sunroom at the back of the house that serves that room and that in turn works a telly in two other rooms(a bedroom overhead and the kitchen) via magic eyes. Then I have a second Sky + HD box in the sitting room at the front of the house which served that room and in turn works a telly in the bedroom directly overhead again via a magic eye.
Can anyone tell me if I were to get Sky Q what happens? I know both SKY+ HD boxes will be replaced with a Sky Q box and a Sky Q mini box which is fine but how in turn will the other 3 tellys operate?
Will I realistically need a mini box in each room? In other words the main box plus 4 mini boxes?
Sorry folks if I’m asking what appears to be a silly question but I can’t get a straight answer from anyone including Sky!

Yes you would need a mini box in each room. Is there any particular reason you are looking to upgrade? The new system is less flexible in many ways compared to their previous offerings.

AFAIK you can get a maximum of four mini boxes and only two can be used at any one time.

The Cush

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

How familiar is the average Sky installer going to be with a setup like this? I'd imagine it is pretty niche.

OP make it clear that this is an SCR installation. The Sky Q box must only have one cable connected. It must be put into SCR mode in the installation menu. It then must be rebooted by removing power for a few minutes.

Don't be surprised if the installer has not got a clue about any of this.

There were issues in the early days but 2 years later this should be sorted, but who knows?

One example from 2016
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99640997#post99640997
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99645266#post99645266
https://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057594864/1#post99645479
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99909448

tsue921i8wljb3

The Cush wrote: »

There were issues in the early days but 2 years later this should be sorted, but who knows?

One example from 2016
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99640997#post99640997
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99645266#post99645266
https://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057594864/1#post99645479
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99909448

Hopefully they have but I would not be confident.

The Cush

johnire wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if I were to get Sky Q what happens? I know both SKY+ HD boxes will be replaced with a Sky Q box and a Sky Q mini box which is fine but how in turn will the other 3 tellys operate?
Will I realistically need a mini box in each room? In other words the main box plus 4 mini boxes?

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

Yes you would need a mini box in each room. Is there any particular reason you are looking to upgrade? The new system is less flexible in many ways compared to their previous offerings.

AFAIK you can get a maximum of four mini boxes and only two can be used at any one time.

Lola Fluffy Quote's post answers your question, you can have 4 mini boxes but only 2 mini-boxes can be used at any one time with the SkyQ silver 2Tb box (+2 tablets) or 1 mini-box with the SkyQ 1Tb box (+1 tablet). According to information on the Sky forum the number of mini-boxes is limited due to the processing power of the SkyQ box to feed more than 2 mini-boxes with HD quality signals simultaneously.

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

Good planning with the cabling originally, spoilt for choice, this is the cabling installation I would've recommended in the past.

So, go with the recommended multiswitch add-on above and as you say in the last sentence of your post, "get the additional switch, put the 4 skyq room cables on it & use the original multiswitch points to connect". Put the two dormant cables on the SCR outputs even though only one will be required for the SkyQ install. Connecting both cables means the installer on the day can simply connect to either faceplate output.

The other option would've been to run two extra cables from the dish to the multiswitch point and connect them directly to the two dormant cables to the main room with the installer fitting a 6 output hybrid LNB to the dish on the day but I see from here your multiswitch requires a quattro LNB type so that rules out the hybrid LNB as it's a quad type.

Should I connect a loose faceplate or just put an end on one of the extra cables?

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

Should I connect a loose faceplate or just put an end on one of the extra cables?

What's there at the moment, is there a single or double pattress box, deep or standard?

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

What's there at the moment, is there a single or double pattress box, deep or standard?

Single shallow sadly
Thinking of drilling a hole at top & bring out the wire(s)

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

Single shallow sadly
Thinking of drilling a hole at top & bring out the wire(s)

Simplest would be to put an F connector on the end of the cables, add a blank faceplate if you wish, drill 4 holes on it to run the cables through, my brother did this.

Unfortunately the back box isn't deep enough to take a 4 output faceplate

johnire

Thanks for your reply. I thought all right I’d need a box in each room with each telly. The reason I’m thinking about changing from the system I have which is working fine is because the two boxes I have are nearly 5 years old and I have noticed on the one we use the most is starting to record not as good. Also I’m assuming that Sky want everyone to have a Qbox so it’s only a matter of time before I’d have to change anyway? I don’t particularly want to change and even though it’s pricey they’ve offered a deal which isn’t too bad.
Thanks again.



QUOTE=Lola Fluffy Quote;108166357]Yes you would need a mini box in each room. Is there any particular reason you are looking to upgrade? The new system is less flexible in many ways compared to their previous offerings.

AFAIK you can get a maximum of four mini boxes and only two can be used at any one time.[/QUOTE]

tsue921i8wljb3

Hard Knocks wrote: »

Single shallow sadly
Thinking of drilling a hole at top & bring out the wire(s)

Just use your existing faceplate and cabling. I assume there is a box there that you'll be replacing with the Q box. Use it's faceplate.

tsue921i8wljb3

johnire wrote: »

Thanks for your reply. I thought all right I’d need a box in each room with each telly. The reason I’m thinking about changing from the system I have which is working fine is because the two boxes I have are nearly 5 years old and I have noticed on the one we use the most is starting to record not as good. Also I’m assuming that Sky want everyone to have a Qbox so it’s only a matter of time before I’d have to change anyway? I don’t particularly want to change and even though it’s pricey they’ve offered a deal which isn’t too bad.
Thanks again.

QUOTE=Lola Fluffy Quote;108166357]Yes you would need a mini box in each room. Is there any particular reason you are looking to upgrade? The new system is less flexible in many ways compared to their previous offerings.

AFAIK you can get a maximum of four mini boxes and only two can be used at any one time.

Buy a used box on eBay or similar for small money and get Sky to pair your card to it. It'll be a long time before everyone is on Q.

tsue921i8wljb3

OSI wrote: »

We had a Sky installer out a month ago to put in Sky Q. After 4 hours he left unsuccessful with a new LNB duck taped to the old satellite dish (not a joke) and a single cable running out of it into a single booster he found in the attic . Left the existing setup unfunctional and we had to get an indie out to restore the old setup.

Wow! Did you complain to Sky? I hope they covered your costs in restoring your previous setup.

This would be my fear with the OP.

The Cush

OSI wrote: »

We had a Sky installer out a month ago to put in Sky Q. After 4 hours he left unsuccessful with a new LNB duck taped to the old satellite dish (not a joke) and a single cable running out of it into a single booster he found in the attic

Sounds like a lad doing a nixer and not a Sky installer, any pics?

The Cush

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

This would be my fear with the OP.

If the OP has everything in place it should be a 10 minute job for the installer, no messing around with cabling or LNB.

The Cush

@ Hard Knocks
If for whatever reason the installer cannot find the SCR setup on the box, this youtube video will show you how to select the option within the installers menu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDyrq6v2tkA

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

@ Hard Knocks
If for whatever reason the installer cannot find the SCR setup on the box, this youtube video will show you how to select the option within the installers menu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDyrq6v2tkA

Thanks everyone
I’ve ordered the dscr, some f connectors & coax
So hopefully get all going

Hard Knocks

I received the dscr today & have just made up the 4 coax cables to join to the multiswitch.

On the 2 spare coax cables in the wall that’s going to be connected to skyq.
Will there be needing different ends to the f connector as they’ll need a cable to take to the skyq box?

tsue921i8wljb3

Hard Knocks wrote: »

I received the dscr today & have just made up the 4 coax cables to join to the multiswitch.

On the 2 spare coax cables in the wall that’s going to be connected to skyq.
Will there be needing different ends to the f connector as they’ll need a cable to take to the skyq box?

Can you post a picture of the wallplate/ area where you intend to locate the Sky Q box? You said originally that you had two points in each room.

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

On the 2 spare coax cables in the wall that’s going to be connected to skyq.
Will there be needing different ends to the f connector as they’ll need a cable to take to the skyq box?

To join/extend a sat cable you'll require an F joiner between 2 F connectors - https://www.freetv.ie/f-joiners-1s/

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

To join/extend a sat cable you'll require an F joiner between 2 F connectors - https://www.freetv.ie/f-joiners-1s/

Thanks I’ll order them

Hard Knocks

Lola Fluffy Quote wrote: »

Can you post a picture of the wallplate/ area where you intend to locate the Sky Q box? You said originally that you had two points in each room.

This is the faceplate

The Cush

Hard Knocks wrote: »

This is the faceplate

What equipment have you connected to the faceplate at the moment?

I assume TV and sat receiver?
Are you using the 2 feeds to the sat receiver?
Will you be keeping the sat receiver in place after installing SkyQ?

If you're not keeping the sat receiver or will only be using 1 feed for the exiting receiver you could simply reuse 1 one of the existing faceplate outputs for the SkyQ dSCR feed and without affecting the terrestrial output.

That pic looks like a Triax faceplate, if so the SAT1 feed also carries the terrestrial/radio feeds to their respective outputs, while SAT2 is standalone which in this case could be used for the dSCR feed (the terrestrial signal is also on this cable via the switch).

Hard Knocks

The Cush wrote: »

What equipment have you connected to the faceplate at the moment?

I assume TV and sat receiver?
Are you using the 2 feeds to the sat receiver?
Will you be keeping the sat receiver in place after installing SkyQ?

If you're not keeping the sat receiver or will only be using 1 feed for the exiting receiver you could simply reuse 1 one of the existing faceplate outputs for the SkyQ dSCR feed and without affecting the terrestrial output.

That pic looks like a Triax faceplate, if so the SAT1 feed also carries the terrestrial/radio feeds to their respective outputs, while SAT2 is standalone which in this case could be used for the dSCR feed (the terrestrial signal is also on this cable via the switch).

That’s what it is
Was connected to a old sky box for freeview which will now be taken away

Good thinking I just use Sat1 & can leave 2 spare wires redundant for now with possibility of using in the future

Thanks for your help