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Old 24th June 2009 | 11:22
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A splitter won't allow you to record one channel while watching another.
It will providing the channels are the same polarity.
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Old 24th June 2009 | 11:38
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OK, if you're satisfied with that limitation. How well does it cope with signal drop?

I don't think I would spend nearly £300 pounds on new (HD) kit and then compromise it with reduced performance and functionality!
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Old 24th June 2009 | 13:22
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That's interesting GG. If I undestand you correctly the Maplin goody will allow a single downfeed to split to feed two receivers - each of which can be set to different channels. How can we find out the polarity of the various Freesat channels?
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Old 24th June 2009 | 14:15
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Go here Europe, Africa & Middle East - LyngSat and select the satellite you're interested in.
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Old 24th June 2009 | 14:51
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Humax and Single LNB

Having since had a quick look at an online Humax User Guide (page16), it seems you can achieve the same without the need for a splitter.

Humax have included 2 inputs and 1 output on their PVR receiver, which means that with the correct set up you can at least record one channel whilst watching another, providing it’s sharing the same polarity.

All you need to do is connect up your cable from the satellite dish to input 1, then using a small length of cable with F-plugs on both ends, connect up input 2 to output 1.


Sounds handy for an existing single LNB set-up.
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Old 24th June 2009 | 16:12
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Indeed it does, I'll give it a whirl
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