How can I split the signal from the LNB on the dish so I can run two receivers?



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How can I split the signal from the LNB on the dish so I can run a Sky+ or Sky-HD Digibox?

The simple answer is: you can't - you need to replace the LNB with one that has two or more outputs. This will ensure full functionality of both tuners without one affecting the other.

There is no longer a twin-output LNB available for the Sky minidish so your best option is to fit a quad-output LNB. Click HERE.

Alternatively you can install a dish with a 40mm LNB clamp and then choose whichever LNB you like.

If you fit any form of "splitter" you will find that one receiver (or tuner, in the case of a twin tuner receiver) will "win" over the other. The only way you can use two receivers in this way is to ensure that both are tuned to a programme with the same parameters (band and polarisation). So, if one receiver wants a Horizontally polarised channel on High Band, the other receiver will be limited to Horizontally polarised channels on High Band.

If you have no way to add a second LNB feed from the dish, read these discussions:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=20211366

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=683845

See this related page.
See this related page.

Read about how a "universal" LNB works.

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