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**Chris** · 25-10-2009, 16:18

To add to Kymmy's post above, some sat installers have tried using diplexers for PVR installations where it's only practical to use a single cable between the LNB outputs and the STB inputs. However many of those who have tried it have since given them up as unreliable, as the list of caveats is as long as your arm. They don't like anything but the highest grades of cable, they don't like any kinks or tight bends in the cable, they don't like long cable runs ... it goes on. All in all not a good idea.

25-10-2009, 16:18	#5
Chris Trollsplatter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,120	Re: Freesat self install To add to Kymmy's post above, some sat installers have tried using diplexers for PVR installations where it's only practical to use a single cable between the LNB outputs and the STB inputs. However many of those who have tried it have since given them up as unreliable, as the list of caveats is as long as your arm. They don't like anything but the highest grades of cable, they don't like any kinks or tight bends in the cable, they don't like long cable runs ... it goes on. All in all not a good idea.