SL5 LNB

[cave1376]

Does a slimline 5 with a single wire output need a switch (the kind that have the six sat inputs and 3 legacy ports) between the lnb and the 4 way splitter or do I just connect the splitter to the lnb.

 

[JerseyMatt]

It needs a 4 or 8 way green label SWiM splitter with a power injector. No switch.

 

[cave1376]

Jersey, thanks for the quick response.

I have the power injector and a red 4 way splitter. What is the difference between the red and green splitter?

 

[WhoRay85]

Green does MRV, others don't.

 

[JerseyMatt]

Can't say I've ever seen a red splitter for D*. Unless you mean the Holland splitter? If it is, then that's just a regular old 4 way splitter. The SWiM splitters have a bright green label, and Port 1 has a red insulator (indicates where the power injector gets connected).

 

[cave1376]

The one I have has one red in port, one red out port and three white out ports. It has SWS-4, 2-2150 MHz on the label. It has an aluminum housing. I think it might be an older style splitter that is no longer sold.

 

[JerseyMatt]

Yeah it looks to be the older version but should still work. It looks to be spec'd the same as the SPLIT-4, so you should be good. (Though Ray mentioned MRV might be affected, but since MRV operates well within the frequency range of the splitter, it should be ok)