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Iceman31 · 2012-07-02, 10:52 PM

I have two 600's two 505's and a 315. Will they all work with the new LNB? If the 600
Are the only ones that will see the new satellite, what happens to the older receivers? Can i just make the swap? If i got a new lnb can i just swap it and continue to enjoy my programming just as I an right now?

classicsat · 2012-07-03, 09:25 AM

Except maybe the 921, all older receivers should work with the X-Ku LNBF to receive all the programming they are capable of receiving.

You can get an LNBF and change it yourself, but you need to get the V-code changed to the X-Ku one.

The way the X-Ku LNBF works is it tunes the normal Ku band 680Mhz or so higher. The local oscillator in the LNBF is 10.070 Ghz, instead of the standard 10.750 Ghz. With that, all legacy receivers can technically "see" the new satellite, but chances are what will go on the new satellite will be MPEG4 only.

I have a 421C, 315, 505, and 605. Last I used the 421C, it was set up for X-Ku, and worked fine. The others all work fine. A tech changed the LNBF and the V-codes for the receivers.

AbbyJane · 2012-07-03, 10:46 AM

Point is moot, IMHO. Launch of the new sat is delayed from Sept 30 to Dec 30. This means no new channels until the new year. Methinks it's time for Shaw to consider migrating existing channels to MPEG4.

46FD04 · 2012-07-04, 10:01 AM

Iceman31, are you using a Dual Satellite Quad LNB?

If you are, don't worry about it until Shaw contacts you to do an LNB changeover.

All your receivers will continue to work using your older LNB, UNLESS you have the real old beer-can style dual LNB's.

If you have these, you will require a changeover. Call Shaw for an app't.

2012-07-02, 10:52 PM	#1
Iceman31 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 60	New LNB Question I have two 600's two 505's and a 315. Will they all work with the new LNB? If the 600 Are the only ones that will see the new satellite, what happens to the older receivers? Can i just make the swap? If i got a new lnb can i just swap it and continue to enjoy my programming just as I an right now?

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2012-07-03, 09:25 AM	#2
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,953	Except maybe the 921, all older receivers should work with the X-Ku LNBF to receive all the programming they are capable of receiving. You can get an LNBF and change it yourself, but you need to get the V-code changed to the X-Ku one. The way the X-Ku LNBF works is it tunes the normal Ku band 680Mhz or so higher. The local oscillator in the LNBF is 10.070 Ghz, instead of the standard 10.750 Ghz. With that, all legacy receivers can technically "see" the new satellite, but chances are what will go on the new satellite will be MPEG4 only. I have a 421C, 315, 505, and 605. Last I used the 421C, it was set up for X-Ku, and worked fine. The others all work fine. A tech changed the LNBF and the V-codes for the receivers.

2012-07-03, 10:46 AM	#3
AbbyJane Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 21	Point is moot, IMHO. Launch of the new sat is delayed from Sept 30 to Dec 30. This means no new channels until the new year. Methinks it's time for Shaw to consider migrating existing channels to MPEG4.

2012-07-04, 10:01 AM	#4
46FD04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ajax Posts: 429	Iceman31, are you using a Dual Satellite Quad LNB? If you are, don't worry about it until Shaw contacts you to do an LNB changeover. All your receivers will continue to work using your older LNB, UNLESS you have the real old beer-can style dual LNB's. If you have these, you will require a changeover. Call Shaw for an app't.