Signal Distribution
Dual Satellite Distribution (91°W & 82°W)
If you are receiving HDTV or International programming on your Bell TV system, you will need to distribute the 91°W and 82°W satellites to your receivers. To know if your dish is capable of dual satellite reception (91°W and 82°W), check if the dish has a "Y" bracket on the arm where the LNBF(s) sit and if there is a SKEW adjustment on the back of the dish.
If you currently only have 1 x LNBF sitting on the "Y" bracket (the other slot is empty), you will have to get a D-Style LNBF for the second slot on the "Y" bracket and you may have to set the SKEW on the back of your dish (tilt it properly for simultaneous dual satellite reception).
Distribution to up to 4 receivers
You can use 1 x SW44 switch if you only need to distribute your signal to 4 or less receivers. Please note that the 9241 and all dual tuner receivers require 2 lines coming from the SW44.
The SW44 switch is an active switch that requires power. The power is fed to the switch via one of the output ports (Output 1). A Power Inserter (included) goes between the switch and the receiver. This power inserter feeds the switch with the necessary voltage to operate.
Note: If you experience problems with your SW-44, try changing the location of the power inserter, especially if the power inserter is located less than 10ft from the switch, which may cause electromagnetic interference that will prevent the switch from working properly (switch tests will fail, etc.). A recommended location for the power inserter is behind the satellite receiver. Both the receiver connected to Output 1 of the switch and the power inserter can be located up to 180ft away from the switch.
Distribution to more than 4 receivers
If you need more than 4 lines, you can use 1 x SW44 switch and up to 3 SW-44A switches (for a total of 4 x 4 = 16 lines outputs). The SW-44A switch takes all 4 lines coming from both dual LNBFs installed on your dish, offers 4 outputs and also offers 4 outputs to feed another SW-44A or an SW-44 switch.
The SW-44 and the SW-44A switches are powered and amplified using the coaxial line going to "Receiver output #1" for each switch. On this line, you must install the power inserter supplied with the switch behind your receiver.
The Microyal SW-44 switches we carry are built with the best quality components available on the market. These switches can be used indoors or outdoors (the power inserted must always be kept indoors) - as long as the F-connectors are also water-tight (i.e. Snap & Seal).
Do not use crimp-style connectors with this switch if you plan to use it outdoors!!! (the water infiltrations in the RF ports will void your warranty and kill your switch and/or LNBF and/or receiver(s))
Do not use an SW-44A if you only need 4 lines. If you need 8, 12 or 16 lines, make sure that you always have an SW-44 at the end of your setup (do not use an SW-44A as your last switch)!
If you are expanding from 4 to 8 outputs or more, our SW-44A switch is 100% compatible with Bell's SW-44 switch.
Single Satellite Distribution (91°West)
If you are only distributing Standard Definition channels and you do not subscribe to HDTV or International channels located on 82°West, you may use standard multiswitches for single satellite distribution. All Bell TV dishes come with one Dual output LNBF. This LNBF can feed up to 2 receivers without the need for additional equipment. Please note that you may not split the signal coming out of a Dual LNBF and both receivers have to be connected directly to the LNBF's output.
To distribute your signal to more than 2 receivers, your can use the following equipment:
Input: Both lines from the Dual LNBF.
Output: 4 independent outputs.
This switch should only be used if you have less than 75ft of coaxial cable between the switch and the satellite dish. It is better to keep this switch indoor even though it will also work outdoors
This switch is recommended over the passive multiswitch if you have more than 100ft between the dish and the switch.
Input: Both lines from the Dual LNBF.
Output: 4 independent outputs.
This switch requires a separate coaxial line (not included) to connect it to the power supply (included).
Input: Both lines from the Dual LNBF.
Output: 8 independent outputs.
This switch requires a separate coaxial line (not included) to connect it to the power supply (included).
Input: Both lines from the Dual LNBF.
Output: 16 independent outputs.
This switch does not require a power supply.
DishPro Distribution
Using DishPro LNBFs and DishPro splitters instead of a standard Dual LNBF and multiswitch means, in the case of single satellite distribution, that you can run a single line and split your signal using DishPro splitters to feed as many receivers as you like.
Items required for Dish Pro single satellite distribution:
In the case of dual satellite distribution, using DishPro LNBFs and DishPro splitters means you can run only 2 lines between the dish and the DishPro multiswitch instead of 4 lines. To distribute both satellites (91°W & 82°W) using only 2 lines from the dish to the switch, you will need: