Having problems with HD reception

[Mdiehl]

Hey everyone. I'm in the process of hooking up a new plasma set to my home. I've got a Futuresmart 8-DBS splitter, which allows 8 separate signals off this.
I haven't been able to receive HD programming, and when I run autoconfigure, the system changes from an Oval 2 to a simple round setup.
After a call to tech support from futuresmart, they mention that unit will not receive HD programming because of a "22 khz signal", but would be more than happy to sell me a new distribution panel for $585.
Does anyone know of a better (more affordable) option for me to receive HD programming, and be able to have a minimum of 6 receivers?
Thanks for all your help in advance!



Matt

[golfman68]

Yes there are multiswitches availble much cheaper to do what you want.But back to your HD problem take one the two cables from your oval dish out of your 8 way multiswitch that does not work anyway, and put it into your HD satelite box or does your tv have a built in decoder and you do not even have a HD direct tv sat box.

[Dr.Pointrite]

Mdiehl,I have to say first that Futuresmart sells some real nice looking but no doubt pricey equipment.But tell them to forget about the $585 distribution panel.You dont need it for what you want to.All you need for what you are trying to do is a 5x8 satellite multiswitch and you're away.I would recommend the EagleAspen 5x8 which lets you cable up for two sats and up to 8 irds.Not to mention it will be a LOT cheaper than what youre into right now.Here's a look at EagleAspen's Model# S-4180-GX(no extra "panels" required) ..................>

[golfman68]

His problem is he only has 2 lines coming from dish 1 going to HD box said he can't run any more cable because construction enclosed interior cables.May have to have multi switch outside or near dish.