H/V which is which....

[eurosport]

One simple question. I got my "box-O-switches" today, http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-shack/169363-ive-got-enough-switches-now.html which is H? 13v or 18? Going to use these 3x4's on my P* LNBs. :up

 

[Mr Tony]

13v is Vertical
18v is Horizontal

unless its the stock Primestar LNB's that specifically say H & V it doesnt matter which LNB port goes where

 

[eurosport]

Thanks, Ice. Yup, it's the OEM Primestar LNBs. I just wanted to make sure I have them wired correctly, so when the receivers select V or H, they'll get the right polarity.

 

[Jullius]

4x4 Channel Master switch

I've got a related question. Right now I'm using a 4x4 channel master switch with a stock primestar LNB. I have the V and H going into it on the A input, everything works fine. I was wondering if I could run a second (standard linear LNB with only one cable output, not a split polarity like the primestar) into the 22hz (LNB B input). Does it matter if I run it in on 13 or 18v?

 

[Mr Tony]

If the LNB only has one output then you have to plug it into either 13v and get only vertical or 18v and get only Horizontal

If you have a fixed dish at say 123W then plug the cable into the 13v since 99% of the stuff is on Vertical. But if you want both polarities then you need a dual LNB