Switches

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Directv started with a very basic system.  It was only capable of one line to one satellite receiver.  Those systems by the way cost about $700 at the time.  I know because I bought one of the first ones in Ohio in 1992.  As Directv grew it's ability to network grew.  The electonics on the Feedhorn became consolidated.  Functions such as switching between differnet polarities evolved from a servo motor to 13-18 Volt switching.  The multiswitches have changed accordingly.

About 1999 and before the technology was for only one coax output on a lnbf.  People however had 2, 3, and 4 tvs.  For each coax on an lnbf you get to view one tv and one tv only.  By 2000 the industry had risen to a dual lnb which meant that if you want to view two tvs you can view two tvs.  At that point switches became popular.  Many people wanted more than two tvs and they needed a satellite switch to accomplish the goal.  Hence the creation of the 3x4 satellite multiswitch.

At one time Directv had only a single output lnbf.  This was amaizing tech  

SAM3402: 3x4 multi-switch for use with 18 inch round dishes with dual lnb

Eagle Aspen 3x8: 3x8 multi-switch for use with 18 inch round dishes with dual lnb

Zinwell 4x4: This 4x4 multi-switch is designed for use with the DIRECTV international dish for 101 and 95 satellites
Eagle Aspen or Zinwell 4x8: 4x8 multi-switch for use with DIRECTV 18 inch or Phase III HD antennas
Zinwell WB68: 6x8 multi-switch for use with SlimLine KA KU AU9-S dish or DIRECTV international dish
Zinwell WB616: 6x16 multi-switch for use with SlimLine 5 LNB AU9-S dish
Spaun 12 or 16 way multiswitch: For use with DIRECTV SlimLine AU9-S dish antenna.
SWM-8 Single Wire Multiswitch: FOr use with DIRECTV AU9-S dish antenna. Switch is used to convert AU9-S to single wire technology