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Old 03-11-2009, 11:15 AM   #1
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LNB question

Can any Universal Twin LNB be used to receive Sky HD? We are looking at purchasing one from Screwfix to watch HD transmissions but do not know if there is a HD specific LNB.
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:25 AM   #2
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Re: LNB question

Yes it can. There are no HD specific LNB's
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:36 AM   #3
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Re: LNB question

Thanks I thought as much. Now to find out which is best as I am not sure on the db thing. I assume that the lower the db then better it is as less noise and better for weak signal areas.
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Old 03-11-2009, 12:07 PM   #4
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Re: LNB question

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Thanks I thought as much. Now to find out which is best as I am not sure on the db thing. I assume that the lower the db then better it is as less noise and better for weak signal areas.
That's true but for Astra 2 reception at a UK location any lnb should work fine unless you live somewhere like the Orkneys
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