The technically minded may be familiar with the term ‘quad lnb’ and what it is / what it does, but for the unfamiliar, here is a quick heads-up:
What is it? Quad = four; Lnb = Low noise block – a quad lnb is used to convert a band of high frequencies into a lower band. It is used in connection (literally) with satellite and digital technology and acts as the receiving element of a satellite dish. The ‘quad’ aspect indicates that this converter can forward the signal to up to four individual receivers.
Why would I need one? Because of its four-way facility, the quad lnb would be commonly used where more than one receiver is needed within a property, possibly to a house of multiple occupancy, or where there are several receiver boxes required in one home, to accommodate a family’s different viewing habits or to allow you to record one station whilst watching another from an alternative television in the same house! This would not be possible with a single lnb.
Additionally, if you currently have a single or dual lnb converter on your satellite dish (standard with older type dishes) your equipment may not have the facility to upgrade to High Definition TV (HD),
If you are thinking of any kind of upgrade of your freeview or paid viewing package, in order to receive high definition quality, then you would need to upgrade to a quad lnd, otherwise even if your television set itself is “HD-ready”, your other hardware will not be!
What do I do to get one? As with most purchases, do shop around. If you are having a satellite fitted for the first time, check with the installer and/or viewing package provider that a quad lnb is being fitted as standard. If not, you may want to consider paying a little extra at this stage to ensure that you have everything you need to accommodate any HD viewing facility that you may sign up to later.
Lastly, if you already have a satellite which does not have a quad lnb, check with reputable installers for competitive quotes or use recommendations from anyone who has recently had this work done, as being able to see the quality of their installation and viewing signal, plus reliability of their work, will help you to make an informed decision on what could be a major purchase for your future viewing pleasure!
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