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(H-02) Octo (8 way) LNB for standard UK Sky Minidish

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(H-02) Octo (8 way) LNB for standard UK Sky Minidish

£54.00

  • 8 separate outputs from one Sky dish
  • Works for Sky and Freesat - standard & high definition
  • Use to install extra Sky/Freesat receivers and/or to upgrade to Sky+ or Sky+HD 

Octo LNB

These LNBs are commonly retro-fitted to a Sky  minidish in order to provide up to eight independent outputs. This allows connection of up to four PVR (twin tuner) devices - such as Sky Plus or Freesat Plus receivers - or up to eight standard receivers (or a mixture of both). When connecting multiple receivers or PVR receivers that require two inputs, to a satellite dish, the cable cannot simply be split - either a quad or octo LNB must be fitted and separate cables must be run to each receiver.
 
Despite the claims of many retailers that there is a 'one size fits all' type of octo LNB for a standard Sky minidish, there have actually been three subtle changes in the design of the minidish over the course of several years. Although the LNB itself is the same, the specification of the arm attachment to the dish varies, resulting in three distinct types of LNB, each suitable for a particular design of dish. The earliest of these designs ('type 1') is no longer available but we do stock both of the more recent and most widely used types.
 
We refer to these different fitting types as follows:
 
Type 1: Narrow arm fitting - not available - new dish and LNB required
Type 2: Standard arm fitting
Type 3: New style fitting (2009) 
 
Identify the correct type of LNB for your dish
 
Type 1: These LNBs fit a dish arm that measures 25mm wide x 12mm high. These are no longer available, and to upgrade to an octo LNB you will need to purchase a new dish.
 
Type 2: The majority of Sky dishes accept a type 2 LNB. These dishes have a dish arm that measures approximately 30mm x 20mm across the outer cross-section of the arm.
 
 
Dish - zone 1 measure arm 150 x 113
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Type 3: A third dish type has recently been introduced. If you are fitting an LNB to a minidish supplied in 2009 or after, you need to check whether you need a type 2 or type 3 LNB. The dish that accepts a type 3 LNB can easily be identified by shape of the dish arm - rather than a closed box section, the dish arm is an open 'U' shape (measuring approximately 27mm x 20mm).
 
You can select your LNB type from the options at the bottom of this page. 
 
Specification: 
  • Manufacturer - There are a variety of different manufacturers for the octo LNB, including Microelectronics Technology Inc (MTI) or WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation), Thomson and Zinwell.
  • Low Band range: 10.7 - 11.7 GHz
  • Input High Band range: 11.7 - 12.75 GHz
  • Fitting: spigot type fitting for Zone 1 or 2 Sky digital elliptical dish.
  • Band switching: Low - 0 KHz, High 22 kHz
  • Typical noise figure 0.6dB
  • Ideal for both standard definition and high definition TV. If you see it claimed that you need a special 'HD' LNB for HD quality pictures, this is false!

Octo LNB cover up Octo LNB cover down

The LNB has a weather proof cover that protects the connections against water ingress

These LNBs can be used successfully throughout the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Ireland. They can only be used with the elliptical Zone 1 and Zone 2 Sky dishes. They are not intended to be used with a dish that takes a standard 40mm fitting, generally used outside the UK.
 
For help and advice on this product, please email uksatellite@yahoo.co.uk or phone us on +44 (0)115 9461747.   
 
Delivery
  • Packing and delivery on this item is £5.00 to all UK locations, and £8.00 to most locations outside the UK (including BFPO addresses).
  • All standard UK deliveries are sent by recorded delivery. Orders received before 12pm are sent out that day. Orders received after 12pm may be sent the following day. Deliveries take 2 days, excluding weekends.
  • If you need a quicker delivery, or a Saturday delivery, please contact us on the number below.
  • All our non-UK European deliveries are sent by Airsure recorded delivery. This is a trackable service that typically takes between two and four working days.
Optional extras:
 
Please choose your selection from the drop-down menus at the bottom of this page:
 
 
F ConnectorsF Connnectors -  each cable run requires 2 standard F connectors - for connection to the LNB and the receiver. Instructions for fitting these connectors are provided.
 
 
 
 
Self amalgamating 2Self-amalgamating tape - this special water blocking tape (do not confuse with insulating tape) is used to water-proof the LNB connections. Comes in a pack of 4 strips.
 
 
 
 
Cable coil white - 150 x 113Satellite cable - there is a choice of standard cable or 'shotgun' configuration 'double core cable' for twin tuner PVRs.
 
 
 
 
 
cable clips white - 150 x 113
Cable clips - there are two types of clips - standard 7mm cable clips for 'single core' cable, or larger 10 x 5mm clips for 'double core' cable. We'll match the clips to the cable you order (if cable is not specified, standard 7mm clips will be provided).






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