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Originally Posted by dculkin
I am about to ask a dumb question, but what the hey.
I assume that there is some sort of cable connecting the multiswitch to the LNB. Why can't that cable be long enough to reach to one of my existing boxes? Then I could put the multiswitch there and avoid running new cables back up to the roof.
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The technology is changing quickly but I am assuming that you have an older set up. There is a multi-switch in the LNB which is located on your roof depending on the set up each feed is for an individual receiver, for homes with more than 4 they are run to a multiswitch which will split them into 8-12 feeds, you cannot use one of the feeds from the lnb because the switch has to deal with multiple satellites. Most set-ups are unique depending on the age of your equipment so it is best to call Directv and see what they can do, you have to call them anyway to activate the receiver.
Newer technology is bidirectional so it makes all of the above a big buggy whip.
Edit: if you do need a multi-switch I have an ass load brand new of eagle aspen 4x6's I will gladly ship them if they are needed. let me know before tomorrow because Medmech is going on a Kid Rock bender next week.