FTA FTA DN and GC on one receiver

[Tomeczek]

I’ve been using my ViewSat 9000HD + 8PSK to watch DN from 61.5W, 110W and 118.7W. No problems at all.

I recently installed new 33” antenna and pointed it to Galaxy25 (97W) to get GlobeCast. Connected the cable to my VS9000HD, set the Galaxy25 Satellite, ran autoscan. Found many channels - everything’s fine.
So, right now, my receiver has all together four satellites set and active.

My questions are:

Can I interchangeably switch drops from GC and DN (having receiver turned off using the switch in the back, of course)?
What will happen, if, having signal from GC, I will try to watch one of the DN channels? Of course, I will get no picture, but is it safe? Same, when connected DN drop, I’ll try the GC channel.

Hope to get an advise soon, before I burn my LNBs!

[Cougar830]

You didn't tell us your setup. but will try and answer your question anyway. 97 should be on a port on your switch. and set up accordingly. It is the switch that goes from one sat to the other. When you accomplish this you should have no problem's.

[Tomeczek]

Actually, I don’t have any switches.

I have two separate drops that run to my receiver: one from GC antenna and one from the original DN setup.

[XRange]

It would be better to get switch, then you wouldn't have change back and forth.

[Cougar830]

If you have 2 separete drops and don't want a switch outside you might want to get a A/B switch at rat shack and when you want to switch just through the switch at the receiver.

[DJBio]

all i would do is have the switch inside behind the reciever and u will be good ot go

[buddy456]

buy a sw switch for distance longer then 5'

[Tomeczek]

Originally Posted by Cougar830

If you have 2 separete drops and don't want a switch outside you might want to get a A/B switch at rat shack and when you want to switch just through the switch at the receiver.

Thank you all for your suggestions!

I was actually thinking about the quoted solution.
I already have two drops in the room, so A/B switch seems logical.

I have one more question:
When switching drops using A/B switch, will I not burn LNBs? Do I still need to shut off the receiver with the switch in the rear before using A/B?

[Cougar830]

No but if you want to be safe you can always turn the power off. It is a break before make switch.