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Sky and Freesat connection issue

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Old 07-03-2010, 1:22 PM   #1
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Sky and Freesat connection issue

Hi all,

Hope I'm in the correct forum for this one.

I currently have a SKY box with a single connection from the satellite dish but also have a Freesat on my Panasonic plasma.
I thought I'd be able to use one of the double satellite connectors below from Maplin but the guy said I'd need a twin LNB for both as he could not gaurantee it would not damage the plasma.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=9273

Is he correct.

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Old 07-03-2010, 1:42 PM   #2
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You can't split an LNB signal without major problems. If you have a Sky minidish, you'll need to fit a quad-output LNB. Beware - there are several different types ranging from MK1 to MK4. Depends on the age and type of Sky minidish.
LNB pictures - oval or round dish?
SKY+ Freesat+ and Replacing your minidish LNB


P.s. WRONG forum. It states quite clearly
*****NO SKY or FREESAT Related THREADS In Here*****
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Old 07-03-2010, 2:06 PM   #3
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Apologies, in my haste I missed it.
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There's just a chance it might damage the TV, but the specification explains what the main disadvantages are.
A new LNB is definitely the answer.
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