Jaeger SMR-1224 EL Group Buy?

**corey006** · 03-02-2008 11:55 AM

Sadoun has stated he will import if he gets enough buyers.

Mark me down for 1 Jaeger SMR 1224-EL.

**pmb1010** · 03-02-2008 12:32 PM

(I'll post this here and over at the other site... )

How much weight will this motor handle?

My H180 is in the trash bin because it broke in half, could not hold up a 6 foot dish.

This thing looks very similar, I'd hate to spend the money and find my dish on the ground again.

Any prices mentioned?

**K9SAT** · 03-02-2008 12:35 PM

How much are they? im going to start buying part by part for my cband system.

**gabshere** · 03-02-2008 12:42 PM

How much weight will this motor handle?

Any prices mentioned?

i had the same questions

EDIT : it says it handles 1.2m - 2.4 m dishes (but doesn't mention weight)

**voomvoom** · 03-02-2008 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by gabshere

i had the same questions

EDIT : it says it handles 1.2m - 2.4 m dishes (but doesn't mention weight)

I too have these same questions. I want to know the weight capability before I will commit to getting one. My intended use would be for replacing actuators on existing C-Band dishes. It would be nice to get the whole ARC from ocean to ocean.... instead of 60-70% of it.

**Anole** · 03-02-2008 03:38 PM

I'd previously posted my comments and concerns in this thread.

Not exactly a review, but here's some old info on the motor from one of our members, Likvid.
He's not using a very large dish, but his comments are certainly educational.

**corey006** · 03-02-2008 03:38 PM

I too am not sure of weight capacity...

Mine is going to be for a 1.8 Meter Andrews Channel master. I am guessing weight of that dish to be around 75 pounds.

These prices are from European Suppliers.

Cost of standard model is around $180.

EL model is $225.

It is only $40-50 more than STAB 120.

**pwrsurge** · 03-02-2008 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by voomvoom

I too have these same questions. I want to know the weight capability before I will commit to getting one. My intended use would be for replacing actuators on existing C-Band dishes. It would be nice to get the whole ARC from ocean to ocean.... instead of 60-70% of it.

I have a SMR-1224 on a Fortecstar 2.4m dish and it handles it no problems. However, i would not trust it on a heavier fiberglass dish. Please note that the motor is rated at 36V so you need a Vbox to drive it.

**pokepork** · 03-02-2008 03:44 PM

I was about to order one of these from an overseas vendor.

I might prefer to wait, if this happens sooner than later. So I'll ask a potentially difficult question- What is the expected time frame for this?

Additionally, an adaptor plate exists for mounting ChannelMaster dishes. Any chance there is interest in adding this piece to the effort?

Pending a favorable answer to the time question, I will buy at least one 1224-EL.

**corey006** · 03-02-2008 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by pokepork

I was about to order one of these from an overseas vendor.

I might prefer to wait, if this happens sooner than later. So I'll ask a potentially difficult question- What is the expected time frame for this?

Additionally, an adaptor plate exists for mounting ChannelMaster dishes. Any chance there is interest in adding this piece to the effort?

Pending a favorable answer to the time question, I will buy at least one 1224-EL.

I am pretty sure anyone that can install/mount a satellite dish has enough skills and tools to fabricate a flat mounting bracket or is there something I am missing?

The only reason I say this is extra brackets is extra cost and weight.

I made bracket for my 1.2 meter CM to mount onto SG2100 and it is working ok.