[vdr] Re: What about an passive mode of VDR?

["Simon Dean" <linux-dvb@sickhack.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: vdr-bounce@linuxtv.org [mailto:vdr-bounce@linuxtv.org] On Behalf
Of
> Stefaan Coddé
> Sent: 06 May 2002 15:20
> To: vdr@linuxtv.org
> Subject: [vdr] Re: What about an passive mode of VDR?
> 
> Thorsten Wöll wrote:
> 
> >So thats what i meant...
> >i do not want to make anything complicated.
> >the question just was if it is possible to feed the lnb by an
external
> >power supply
> >to avoid a high load on f-connector; if the dvbs card has to feed, it
> >will generate much heat
> >as i understand; external power supply might be useful(in my case
> >provided by analog receiver) maybe there are power supplys for this
> >usage?
> 
> 
>  I see no trouble but am not sure ate the same time.
> That is : related to the DVBs card.
> 

No offence but the hotter a component gets the shorter its lifespan.  If
you can reduce the operating temp of DVB card then you will extend its
life.  Plus you get a quieter case.  

Simon