Thread: Adventures In Dish Hunting 2012

Originally Posted by Dishman Dan

I hesitated but I got ahold of the auctioneer and went to the closed TV studio. Most of the component racks went to the scrap yard but if I would of got there this morning I probably could of saved one or two. One scrapper bought most of the dishes which and most are fiberglass. There was a 10 foot spun aluminum which he already had messed up that I did not try to identify. I did grab a 1.2M Channel Master and he gave me a chance on a couple of fiberglass commercial 12 footers. Most of the dishes are large commercial units with huge mounts and not motorized. The station is saving a 12 footer with a H2H commecial mover with chain drive that I would love to have if they change their mind! I will go back tomorrow and save the 8 foot Prodelin before it is too late!

Glad ya got there in time for somethin at least

saw some at a local bar thats closed. they're 10 foot star trak/unimesh

Originally Posted by beavs2112

saw some at a local bar thats closed. they're 10 foot star trak/unimesh

That Star Trak is a good dish. I would grab that one right away.

Originally Posted by beavs2112

Glad ya got there in time for somethin at least

Yeah! I did get the 8' Prodelin home today! I also grabbed the NPRM that the 1.2M Channel Master was mounted on. A handful of commercial grade Norsat LNBs both Ku and C band made it into my truck from the scrapped dishes. I also snagged a C band feedhorn and a Ku feedhorn as well. Those two 12 foot fiber-monsters are still out there!

Dishman dan.... What a score!

Scored this 10 foot Channel Master, nice and straight, great condition for $75 with an extra mount, 4 actuators, couple of C feedhorns, Corotor II, two C band LNBs (old), an Eagle Aspen Ku LNB, 30 feet of ribbon cable, Uniden UST4600 Receiver and a Motorola digital sidecar. Won't be able to install the BUD until Spring. The car did not take flight during transport.

Picking up the Starband 75E CM for $10 tomorrow.

Now if only I could find a 4 footer near Syracuse.

Here is a pair of 10 footers that I spotted in Auburn NY at a closed bar that is for sale. Some missing mesh panels, but it is a two for one. If you want the contact info PM me.

Hay I say that 75e cm dish on Craigslist, well at someone who used that photo. I asked the seller to measure it BUT no reply. I think it is 75cm (30 in) and I have a few of them. Now comes planting time. Good luck with your dishes.

I picked up an 8' unimesh with polar mount and motor, two 4' fixed (channel master and Prodelin), and a NPRM for $10

The Uni has some bent panels, so I'll probably use the polar mount to move one of the 4 footers for a super Ku dish!