This item is brand new, not used or refurbished.  It is excellent for long cable runs because it is a powered switch and can be used for longer cabler runs over a typical non-powered switch 5x8 multi-switch is specially designed to optimally interface with the DIRECTV® dish antenna systems and all brands of DIRECTV® IRDs.  It will not work with an HD dish. It can also be used on free to air receivers for 2 and in some case 4 satellite orbital locations with 8 outputs for going to 8 receivers. It also has a built in diplexer so you can run a cable line into it and send satelite and cabletv to all 8 rooms using only one line per room instead of one for cable and one for satellite.

This 5x8 multi-switch is sealed so it can be used either indoors or outdoors. As a good practice with any powered devices, allow ventilation of the 5x8 multi-switch and the AC/DC module by not covering them with anything that may prevent/reduce ventilation. When used outdoors, we recommend not placing the 5x8 multi-switch or the AC/DC module directly on a hot roof.

In a typical new ODU installation with a 5x8 multi-switch installation to an existing ODU system already in place, the total RG-6 cable length from each IRD to the dish antenna should be kept to 150 feet max.

The AC/DC module can be located up to 100 feet away from the 5x8 multi-switch and connects via RG-6/U cable with "F" Connectors.

In order to hook up a terrestrial VHF/UHF TV antenna or CATV to this multi-switch you will need one diplexer for each line that you wish to have this capability (8 diplexers to hook up all 8 outputs). You will also need to split and possibly amplify the signal depending on how many lines you want to hook up. We recommend contacting us to make sure you have the right equipment to accomplish this.

• Can be used for residential and commercial, MDU, or Home Theater applications.
• Combines terrestrial UHF/VHF signal with multiple satellite I.F. for distribution on one cable.
• DC powering for switching and LNB polarity lock.
• Corrosive Resistant Anodized Aluminum housing.
• Works with Phase I, PHASE II, and Phase III dishes not HD dishes. 
• Built with Surface Mount Technology; this allows for excellent Thru Loss, Return Loss, Isolation & Group Delay.
• Powered by the 35-TRDC 117VAC 60 Hz/24VDC 600mA Center Positive power supply. (Included)
• Solid Cast F-Ports
• Coax Powered Inputs Built for Outdoor Use 

We also sell this switch to be used with free-to-air receivers.  

If you install this switch for FTA, then you can hook up two dual ku lnb's to it.  This will bring you up to two satellites, going to 8 receivers.  Just send one dual lnb to the 13v and 18v inputs, and you can send a second satellite dishes dual lnb to the 13v 22khz and 18v 22khz inputs.  Make sure to use standard lnbs and not universal lnbs for this application.  Also, set your receiver's 22khz option to "on" when using the 13v 22khz and 18v 22khz ports.  Because this switch is powered, it is excellent for long cable runs, and will give you much better results with longer runs.

Not designed for use with DISH Network receivers, however may be useful in some very limited applications with Dish Network receivers.