diplexer switch problem

[ritzthekracker]

hey guys I have a superdish setup pointed at 110 119 121 and a dp34 switch setup to send out to 4 viewsat receivers, i recently added diplexer switches for 2 of the rooms in the house so that i can run cable and sat together. Unfortunately I dont have the ability to run both cables to the tv so i had no choice but to use the switches. Ive noticed since doing so that my viewsats are unable to pull half the channels it use to and if i do a scan it barely picks up any channels at all. Is there any solution to fix this other then running the cable without the switch. Is there a way to power the dp34 switch or use any other switch that doesnt require as much power? And yes I know the more switches i have the less signal i will get because of power consumption but at this point i dont have a choice if i want both running at the same time.

[racedog]

you need to use 2 diplexers and run 1 cable to tv and the other to your reciever, then use comp cables from tv to reciever.

[Dispatcher2117]

Diplexers are not compatible with FTA boxes. I have yet to hear of anybody combining cable and sat into one coax and have it work.

[panek75]

I have never tried using diplexers with a dp34 switch and cable but i am using diplexers with my vs pro, ota antenna and dp quad lnb.I also am using diplexers on my uncles setup which does have cable tv, internet and all dishpro lnbs with a sw21 switch (work's good).

[Dispatcher2117]

I was under the impression that diplexers don't work so I always stayed away from them. Thanks panek75, learned something new every day.

[lunic]

Originally Posted by Dispatcher2117

Diplexers are not compatible with FTA boxes. I have yet to hear of anybody combining cable and sat into one coax and have it work.

It does work fine for me for many years