These LNBs are commonly retro-fitted to a minidish in order to provide up to four independent outputs. This allows connection of up to two PVR (twin tuner) devices - such as Sky Plus or the Freesat Plus receivers - or more than one standard receiver (or a mixture of both). When connecting multiple receivers (or one twin tuner PVR) to a satellite dish, the cable cannot simply be split - a twin, quad or octo LNB must be used. Since a twin output LNB for the standard Sky minidish is no longer available, a quad LNB must be used if up to 4 dish outputs are required (unused outputs can be left unused or blanked off).
Despite the claims of many retailers that there is a 'one size fits all' type of quad 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 2: The majority of 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.
Type 1: The dish that accepts a type 1 LNB will measure approximately 25mm x 12mm on the outer cross-section of the dish arm. If you have this type of dish arm, you must buy a new minidish (& LNB) entirely, as the type 1 LNB is no longer available.
Type 3: A third dish type has recently been introduced. If you are fitting an LNB to a minidish supplied in 2009, 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 a '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 quad 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!
This item (34) is identical to item 01-34.
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.
If you are ordering this item with a satellite dish, choose your dish first and then select the LNB as an 'optional extra'. This will mean that you avoid an additional delivery charge.
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 any location 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.
For all delivery queries, please contact us on + 44 (0)115 9461747 or email us at uksatellite@yahoo.co.uk
Optional extras:
Please choose your selection from the drop-down menus at the bottom of this page:
F 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 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.
Satellite cable - there is a choice of standard cable or 'shotgun' configuration 'double core cable' for twin tuner PVRs.
Cable clips - there are two types of clips - standard 7mm cable clips for 'single core' cable, or larger 10 x 7mm 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).