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Multiple Output SAT/AERIAL splitter

  • 25-10-2020 2:48pm
    #1
    davidm20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭


    I have a 3 combined cable feeds from my satellite and saorview aerial to a central comms area. Currently I have simple indoor SAT/AERIAL splitter, one input feed to the get the 2 outputs (sat & aerial). All 3 in use, got a new TV today so I need another.

    I want to 'upgrade' one splitter to get extra satellite outputs and extra saorview outputs from that one feed. To future proof 4 of each.

    I've been looking into it but am getting confused. For example I can't tell if I can get both Sat and Aerial out from one unit.

    Can anyone advise on what I need.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,852 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    A multiswitch is what you require, 4 sat inputs (required) plus the aerial feed in. Available in 4, 8, 12, 16 etc. combined outputs.

    A 5x4 multiswitch has 4 outputs, a 5x8 multiswitch has 8 outputs etc.

    This one will work with your existing quad LNB - https://www.freetv.ie/5x8-satellite-multiswitch/
    This one requires a quattro LNB - https://www.satworld.ie/5x8-satellite-and-terrestrial-multiswitch.html


  • #3
    davidm20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭davidm20


    That does look like what I may need, but I'm struggling with Satellite feeds. I do have a quad LNB but for some reason only 3 feeds were taken from it and I can't get another. I assume that rules out your suggestion?

    The link below is what I have currently, even if there was something similar with a 2nd satellite output
    https://www.freetv.ie/tv-aerial-and-satellite-combiner/


  • #4
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,852 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    davidm20 wrote: »
    That does look like what I may need, but I'm struggling with Satellite feeds. I do have a quad LNB but for some reason only 3 feeds were taken from it and I can't get another. I assume that rules out your suggestion?
    Yes unfortunately.

    davidm20 wrote: »
    The link below is what I have currently, even if there was something similar with a 2nd satellite output
    https://www.freetv.ie/tv-aerial-and-satellite-combiner/

    There isn't because you can't split a legacy sat feed like you can a terrestrial aerial feed.

    There may be an option using the newer SkyQ wideband LNB, 2 cables from a wideband LNB on the dish into a wideband compatible multiswitch with multi outputs as above. I'll have a quick look around.


  • #5
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,852 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    The Cush wrote: »
    There may be an option using the newer SkyQ wideband LNB, 2 cables from a wideband LNB on the dish into a wideband compatible multiswitch with multi outputs as above. I'll have a quick look around.

    This multiswitch is an option with a new wideband or hybrid LNB on the dish and just 2 cables from the LNB, more expensive than the other switches.

    https://www.freetv.ie/4-way-sky-q-multiswitch/


  • #6
    davidm20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭davidm20


    The Cush wrote: »
    This multiswitch is an option with a new wideband or hybrid LNB on the dish and just 2 cables from the LNB, more expensive than the other switches.

    https://www.freetv.ie/4-way-sky-q-multiswitch/


    Fantastic, thanks I never would have figured that all out

    The hybrid is the way I think I'll have to go


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