These are solid state, water resistant 8-way multi-switch. This device
is used with a Dual LNB to operate 8 separate receivers with only one
Satellite Dish.
This Multiswitch has an Active or Amplified circuit for your local TV,
and it gets its power from the receiver. No power supply is needed. In
short, the Multiswitch will allow you to have 8 different receivers on
at the same time. Each receiver is independent of each other and each
receiver can watch any channel at any time.
Here's an effective way to keep your home or apartment building from
looking like a NASA Moon base. If your home wants more than one
satellite dish receiver, then a Multi-Switch is an effective way to keep
the clutter of multiple dish antennas off your roof. It's the perfect
solution for apartment buildings or other areas where many families live
together. Each Multi-switch will amplify and split the dish antenna
signal for up to four receivers. It also includes input for an outdoor
antenna or cable TV.
Ideal solution for DIRECTV, TiVo and Ultimate TV receivers
All Multi-Switches described on this page accept inputs from 13/17V and
14/18V switching systems, and are compatible with all the mini-dish
systems on the market today.
How does it work?
When your satellite dish receiver is on, it normally sends one of two DC
voltages up the coax to the dish antenna. This DC voltage normally tells
the LNB (the receiver electronics in the dish) which of two bands of
signal bands to receive. With a Multi-switch installed and connected to
a dual LNB (one for each of the two signal bands), the Multi-switch see
the "request" from a satellite dish receiver, it then switches through
one of the signals. Your receiver does not react any differently when
connected to a Multi-switch and the picture quality or signal strength
is not degraded
Local Channels, no problem!
The
Multi-switch includes an input for regular VHF/UHF
TV signals. This can be an antenna on the roof or a signal from a cable
TV provider. Use a Diplexer at the satellite dish receiver to split the
two signals (antenna/cable or dish). The Diplexer will allow a single
coax cable to carry all the signals for the Multi-switch. One Diplexer
will be required at each satellite dish receiver where you want the
ability to watch antenna or cable TV channels. All four outputs
do not have to be used.
This unit can also use an optional power supply, sold
separately. A power supply is
recommended if you are running a TV antenna into the
multi-switch or your overall cable run to each receiver is over
75ft.
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FEATURES: |
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Terrestrial |
Satellite |
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Frequency Range |
47-860 MHz |
950-2400 MHz |
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Insertion Loss |
15 dB (typ)
18 dB (max) |
2dB (typ)
5 dB (max) |
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Isolation: Output to Output |
40 dB (typ)
35 dB (min) |
25 dB (typ)
20 dB (min) |
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Cross Polarization Isolation |
n/a |
25 dB (typ)
20 dB (min) |
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Input Voltage Control |
Vertical 12-14.5 vDC |
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Horizontal 15.5-18.0 vDC |
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DC Current Consumption |
Less than 60 mA |
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Connector Type |
F-female |
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Dimensions LxWxH |
7x5.3x1.4 inches |
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Power Supply Adapter |
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Input AC Voltage |
110 vAC |
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DC Output Voltage |
18 vDC |
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Maximum DC Current |
500 mA |
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Weight |
200g |
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