Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] DBS-RX satellite connection

[Matt Ettus]

davek wrote:
> I would like to get my usrp conneced to my TVRO satellite dish. I am
> wondering...
> Is the DBSRX daughter card suitable for direct connection to a satellite LNB?
> I am thinking it will be easier to let the sat receiver do the lnb
> power and polarization control
> Is it be safe to connect to the lnb loop-through connection on
> standard satellite receivers?


I am not sure exactly what you are asking.  The DBSRX RF path is DC 
blocked, so you can put DC bias on the line externally without problem. 
 You could also use the DBSRX's built-in bias tee to do this if you 
like, as long as you keep the current below 500mA.

Matt