lnb

  1. O

    Optical LNB

    My DStv signal recently failed and I was talked into replacing the LNB with an optical LNB at a cost of ~R3,000. Was I ripped off with an unnecessary up-sell, or is this now standard as the technician claimed?
  3. J

    DStv and ovhd on one satellite dish with twin lnb

    Hey guys need some help please I have one dish setup with a twin lnb with one cable going to DStv and one to ovhd and I have 100 percent signal strength and quality but the minute I plug in the second cable to the twin lnb that goes to the ovhd decoder I lose channels on DStv but when I unplug...
  4. D

    DSTV LNB Holding Bracket

    Hi everyone, I am currently replacing my lnb with a smart lnb but my lnb holding bracket has become brittle and cracked. Does anyone know where I can buy only this plastic bracket which attaches the lnb to the dish? I live very close to Multichoice, would they sell it? Thanks guys
  5. K

    Communal dstv connection and freevision decorder

    Hi all, I need your help, I moved into a new apartment where there is a communal satellite, I used to watch free to air channels using a freevision decorder which uses the same dish/lnb as dstv. The problem is I am not able to watch this channels at my new apartment but I can get SABC1-3...
  6. O

    Extending DStv access to other rooms using one dstv account

    Hi I have HD single view decoder,is it possible to connect another tv on the decoder? Like another tv in the bedroom but still use the same dstv account? HIf yes,how do I do that? I hear I need another decoder,a cable and twin LNB. How do I DIY? Please help.
  7. S

    How do you connect Openview HD and DSTV Explora decoders

    I currently have a DSTV explora with Xtraview and a dual LNB. I need to connect an openview HD decoder to this setup. When i connect the satellite cable from the explora into the OVHD decoder, I get no signal. What do I need to do to get the OVHD decoder working.
  8. A

    Quick DTSV Explora Installation Query

    I just purchased a DSTV Explora and it didn't come with any cables (coaxial) to connect it to the satellite. It also didn't come with a 'Smart LNB', something I've read a lot about. But I'm confused as to what I actually need to connect the Explora to the existing DSTV installation in my...
  9. joppenheim

    DSTV Explora and Xtraview installation with one cable?

    Hi there Does anybody know if its possible to buy a multi-core coaxial (RG6) cable? The reason I ask is that to install DSTV Explora with Xtraview will require up to 7 coaxial cables: (7 coaxial cables make your home look like you are running a Google server!) 2x from LNB to DSTV Explora...
  10. B

    DSTV ExtraView setup with 4Tuner HD PVR, 2Tuner HD PVR and SATCR LNB

    Hi Guys, I am new to posting but hope someone can advise me. I want to do my own Extraview setup, but need clarification on how to go about the wiring if I have the following: - 4tuner HD PVR (primary) - 2tuner HD PVR (the one before the Explora) in a cottage at the back of the premises. -...
  11. H

    HD PVR2P - Currently Got DSD990

    Hi Peeps -- as i can see New to the Group... Guys i need Help - Just got the HDPVR 2P (Gift) ...i currently have DSD990 (OLD SCHOOL) PRemium Package in my House -- Single LNB connected to 3 Rooms ..... However it's only myself and Wife in the House and she loves Sports(Bonus) How can i...
  12. P

    HD PVR P2 1LNB?

    Hi Just want5ed to find if it's really necessary to have 2 LNB cable running into this decoder. I have always held it off because the complex I live in just have 1 satellite cable into the house. So waiting for the Satellite installer to add a second cable I decided to just connect and violla! I...
  13. Kloon

    Splitting a DSTV LNB

    I just read the article about the HDPVR and there it says that you can use your normal dualview twin LNB and just add a splitter to split it into 4 to work on the new PVR. So now my question is, would it be possible to split a single LNB into 2 to accommodate a dualview decoder? The reason I ask...
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