[mythtvnz] Freeview and more

[Steven Ellis]

Karl Leaning wrote:
> I just need a little clarification as to a couple of issues with
> satellite TV.
>
> I am looking at getting a dish installed as well as a set-top box
> (simple huh!)
STB + MythTV + D1 + B3 can make it interesting
>
> I understand that I can also access both the D1 and B3 satellites
> through the same dish (75-90cm).
>
> I also have a MythTV box under construction (change in direction from
> a PVR150 to a SkyStar 2).
>
> I understand  that I require a splitter to have both the set-top and
> MythTV connected to the dish.
>
> My issue is: Do I require more than one LNB to allow me to access both
> the D1 and B3 satellites, and what cabling nightmare would this entail
> to have both the set-top and the MythTV box connected???
For multiple satellites you need either a motec or dual LNBs. You need
to either control the dish postion or have multiple focus points.
>
> At the end of the day accessing B3 is not essential, but good for
> scoring brownie points with my Dutch Father-in-law
>
Best of luck

Steve

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