tech question from newbie

**satmandew** · 10-31-2009 11:18 AM

could someone please tell me what dish and lnb i will need to recieve galaxy 19...i am in central usa ?? thanks

**Lak7** · 10-31-2009 11:25 AM

Which Transponder or Channel are you interested in?

**satmandew** · 10-31-2009 12:10 PM

is it possibe to scan all or most of the channels on g19??.....i have coolsat 6100...captiveworks 600p , 700 , 800 , ultima

**Lak7** · 10-31-2009 12:13 PM

You need to be specific, some channels require a subscription, some are C Band and some are Ku.

**satmandew** · 10-31-2009 12:21 PM

i guess i just need to start somewhere...what about fta ku on g19

**Lak7** · 10-31-2009 12:27 PM

For Ku, I would get at least an 80cm Dish with Linear LNB.
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**fafhrd2** · 10-31-2009 12:52 PM

I have had good reception on MOST of the transponders on G19 using a 76 cm dish and a 0.3 db noise figure lnbf (cost about 8-12 dollars). A couple transponders on this sat are weak, but a few are very strong on signal delivery. Be advised that much of the programming that is FTA are Middle Eastern (Farsi or Arabic language), and some Infomercial and commercials only stations. Few that broadcast in English. See the Lyngsat web site for a comprehensive list of channels on 97 W. They list which language is broadcast also. Please see the thread on Satelliteguys by Iceberg called "I need a strong transponder to aim my dish" -- invaluable information. Re size of dish: a 1.2 meter dish or larger makes it much easier to receive everyting on G19! Good luck and read the frequently asked questions area of the forum.

**1ADAM12** · 10-31-2009 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by satmandew

i guess i just need to start somewhere...what about fta ku on g19

You need to say more.

What dish size?
What kind of programming are you interested in?

A 76 cm dish is good to start out with.

**Bill_KY** · 10-31-2009 07:57 PM

On Galaxy 19 Ku Band or otherwise known as 97 W, there is a lions share of ethnic channels. But there are English channels including TBN and also English speaking news channels ...Russia Today, Al Jazeera, Press TV and a recent addition to 19/97W called CMRI.tv which runs Biblical programming and some conspiratorial talk shows run by James Lloyd.

On the radio side there is a lions share of ethnic programming, but they carry alternative talk program networks like John Stadtmiller's Republic Broadcasting Network, the new GEO channel run by James Lloyd, the Micro Effect, Brother Stair's Overcomer Network, and Genesis Communications Network which carries Alex Jones.

A 76 cm dish should do fine, but the newer "World Direct Dish" should be able to pick up 19/97W quite well. I have a oval 24 x 36 "DirecPC" Dish at my other location which looks a lot like the "World Direct Dish" and I get Russia Today at a 70 + quality there.

On Ebay you can find "World Direct Dish" for under $90 shipped...sometimes half that. Used FTA receivers can be had in the $30 to $60 range...sometimes less. You can find new out of the box systems in the $200 range...check the advertisers here.

Ku Band FTA mainly uses a Linear LNB, whatever you get...get a dual LNB on your first set up as you might want to add another receiver later on. Installation is not tricky, aiming the dish is...sometimes. Use a portable receiver at the dish when setting up and Quality is everything...and more important than signal strength.

If you see your neighbor's Direct TV dish @ 101...start by aiming in that general direction. Skew is everything and just as important as azimuth and direction. The "World Direct Dish"..you move the entire dish (in a clockwise or counter clockwise position) to change skew, whereas a 76 cm (or higher) dish you turn the LNB instead to adjust skew.

What state are you located in?

**madmadworld** · 11-01-2009 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by satmandew

is it possibe to scan all or most of the channels on g19??.....i have coolsat 6100...captiveworks 600p , 700 , 800 , ultima

you have 5 boxes ?
my advice
get a 3 foot dish if you can or bigger.
i have a 80cm on 97 it does good on it but thats about it,or some other fixed sat.
it was my first little dish and i have wished i would have got a 90cm/3 footer to start with. it seems like a small difference(10cm) but is bigger than it seems.
and a motor works much better on a 90. unless you are limited by wife or HOA get a 1.2 m then a motor when you can. with 5 boxes you like watching free tv.
good luck