Dish 1000.2 - Just getting my facts straight...

[rjohnh]

I've got a 1000.2 running on a single SV8K and I'm getting concerned about the power supply even though I've already replaced the caps. So please correct any misconceptions I might have.

Scenario 1 - Put in a DPP44 w/ power inserter - If I do this, the DPP44 switch disables the internal switch on the lnb and I have to run 2 extra coax from the DPP44 to pick up each of the 3 sats. Allows for additional STBs at a later date.

Scenario 2 - Put in an independent power supply (12v - 650+ma) to port 1 and run the STB on port 2. One extra coax only for the power and all 3 sats running through port 2. Run 1 STB only.

One question that I haven't seen asked is in the STB configuration... If you have some form of power insertion do you turn off the LNB power at the STB?

Any pointers would be welcome.

[stman]

Why would you need two cables in scenario 1? It only takes one to operate the stb. You can also use a provider stb for power, but the inserter puts out much more power than either of the options you list. You must have the lnb powered on in your stb settings or the receiver will not work.

[rjohnh]

Why would you need two cables in scenario 1? It only takes one to operate the stb. You can also use a provider stb for power, but the inserter puts out much more power than either of the options you list. You must have the lnb powered on in your stb settings or the receiver will not work.

Thanks for clarifying the LNB power on the STB. The reason for the extra coax from the DPP44 to the LNB (3 in all), is based on the diagrams I've viewed for this type of LNB when used with a DPP44 (including those supplied by Wufman).
So what you're saying is... the extra coax connections to the LNB are for multiple STBs and the LNB internal switch is not disabled?

[stman]

Thanks for clarifying the LNB power on the STB. The reason for the extra coax from the DPP44 to the LNB (3 in all), is based on the diagrams I've viewed for this type of LNB when used with a DPP44 (including those supplied by Wufman). So what you're saying is... the extra coax connections to the LNB are for multiple STBs and the LNB internal switch is not disabled? You need all three connections from the lnb to switch to feed the switch and disable the internal switch. You only need one coax connection from the output side for each receiver. The DPP44 will feed three FTA receivers with a power inserter on port 1. Only provider stbs should be used with an inserter onn port 1.

[rjohnh]

OK... I believe I've got it now, I'll get the DPP44 w/inserter. This provides the greatest flexibility anyway.
Thanks.