Does it need a power inserter and b-band converter to function?
784224
It needs a power supply unless your are connected to a SWM switch. A SWM switch will power the LNB. B-band converter is only needed for earlier model receivers. During setup the receiver will tell if a converter is needed.
784225
Does not need power inserter but does need b-band converter for full HD reception
784226
As far as I understand, if it is a SWM then it needs a power inserted and if it's not SWM then it needs a B-band.
784227
I am not sure. This site might provide some answers:http://www.swm8.com/swm-faq.php
961357
No...the converter has to be wired in through a toggle switch or by an in line fusible link. If I remember correctly, the converter has power all the time and my toggle switch turns the radio on.
605837
The power supply is indeed included, please check us out before you make your decision!
161908
Sorry not sure but you do need to plug it in to work. And work it does....it rocks. good luck
860449
Yes, you need a power adapter for it to work, and it is included in the shipping box. Remember, this is ONLY A CASE, not a harddrive.
657293
You will need one power inserter internally to power the LNB. There is one cable coming from the LNB that will need split with a swm splitter that has a power port...if you have more than one receiver in the house. If only one receiver, you can hook it directly out of the "signal to ird" port inserter into the receiver. If two receivers, you actually split the cable with the swm splitter and no cables will come out of your power inserter "signal to ird" port
712347
No but it needs phantom power from your mixer board. Without it won't work.
41950
I have both and it works fine. Need to remember that this is not powered though.
69630
Yes...you will need a power inserter as well. Directtv 5 LNB SWM will require a 29Volt inserter. Some older receivers insert power (13 volts or so)...i'm not sure that is enough but, you may want to try yours out before you buy a inserter...if not an inserter doesn't cost too much!
961448
No. It's powered by a small AC to DC adaptor. You do need to factor that into the installation.
497256
It's been a while since I installed mine, but I don't think there was any requirement for power at all. It just plugs into the antenna port on the radio.
1741038
No. With the power supply to the power insert disconnected, signal strength went to zero. Had approx. signal strength of over 60 with a straight connection to the antenna. (preamp not in circuit.)
1084913
no, you need to buy a power supply and switch separately. This is usually controlled by an access control system.
967921
No. It does not require a power connection from the power supply. It draws the power it needs from the PCI-E slot.
916878
You'll need apower inserter & a 8-way switch asdepicted here if it works. http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTA0WDk5OA==/z/niwAAMXQm7FR6qzq/$T2eC16J,!yUE9s6NEGyfBR6qzqT-Kw~~60_57.JPG
1739254
No. The unit must be plugged in to an outlet and powered on in order to function.
1626875
Both, it support U and EU plugins end it is inverter and coverer!One of a kind :)