Diseqc issues from one port to another

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first the specs

windows 2000, skystar ss2 with driver 4.2.8.999 dvbdream 1.3a

i just got myself a diseqc switch.

I have been reading all over (including dvbn and am at my witts end) hoping someone might have a suggestion here.

when i plug my cable directly into the dvb card and scan a satellite i find all the channels i expect to find. This works flawlessly for each satellite i attempt this with.

When i plug one satellite cable into port 1 of my diseqc switch and set the diseqc to v1or2 and setup the switch with my settings i am again able to scan whatever satellite i put in. with excellent signal strength and quality
but when i put either cable into any other port, i am unable to scan anything i get 0 for all levels.

this leads me to believe i have a an actual switching problem.

the lnb's i have are standard north american lnbs from within the last two years. I have left the settings for the type of lnb as ku linear universal with lof at 11250000 0 11250000

for the life of me i can't figure out what's wrong.

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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[stevec5000]

It sounds like you didn't get the correct device. Instead of a diseqc switch you might have a 4 way splitter that only suppies power to one port, then if you move any of the cables it won't work. Or perhaps it's a switch for Dish Network, those won't work either. You should be able to move your cable from the dish to each port and have it work when you select that port or else it's bad or your options aren't set correctly.

[FredB]

What are the real type and model of your switch ?

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thanks for your replies. it turns out that my brand new disqc switch is dead. I went back to my old unreliable switch that i used to have hooked up with my .87b now seems to work quite well with 1.3a its not perfect but at least its working. That will teach me to buy the cheap diseqc's.

thanks folks.