If both outputs of an SW-42 are being used, the cable lengths from the switch to the receiver must be balanced (within 10% of each other) to avoid switch errors.
Where you place the switch determines how much cable you have to run to the installation components. This grid will help.
| Receiver to switch |
SW21 to LNBF |
SW42 to LNBF |
| 10ft |
165ft |
150ft |
| 20ft |
155ft |
140ft |
| 30ft |
140ft |
130ft |
| 40ft |
115ft |
100ft |
| 50ft |
100ft |
85ft |
| 60ft |
85ft |
60ft |
| 70ft |
60ft |
40ft |
| 80ft |
40ft |
30ft |
| 90ft |
10ft |
10ft |
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