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jonbxx · 26-02-2007, 08:01

I've had broadband through my STB for years but I've just upgraded to the VIP pack. VM have sent through a SACM self install kit. It looks fairly straightforward and I'm fairly technically competent but I have a question or two...

I've got a 'digital interference filter' on the back of my STB which was installed a few months ago by an engineer. Should I leave this plugged into the STB or plug it into the 'cable in' side of the splitter box?

I know I'm going to need to register the SACM and de-register the STB BB. Will I need to call VM or is it done when I go to the autoreg site?

As it stands, the SNR of my STB varies between 28 and 33. Is self installing the splitter going to make this worse? Could it be tea and biccies bribery time for the engineer when he installs my V+ box next week?

Many thanks in advance!!

26-02-2007, 08:01	#1
jonbxx cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: #Plagueisland Age: 54 Services: VM VIP Pack Posts: 1,712	SACM self install questions I've had broadband through my STB for years but I've just upgraded to the VIP pack. VM have sent through a SACM self install kit. It looks fairly straightforward and I'm fairly technically competent but I have a question or two... I've got a 'digital interference filter' on the back of my STB which was installed a few months ago by an engineer. Should I leave this plugged into the STB or plug it into the 'cable in' side of the splitter box? I know I'm going to need to register the SACM and de-register the STB BB. Will I need to call VM or is it done when I go to the autoreg site? As it stands, the SNR of my STB varies between 28 and 33. Is self installing the splitter going to make this worse? Could it be tea and biccies bribery time for the engineer when he installs my V+ box next week? Many thanks in advance!!