Thread: Pansat 2700A Problem

Trying to get unit set up for RTPI only.
Location: Freeport, Bahamas Lat:26.5 Long:78.6
Elev: 52 AZ:229

Dish 500 with sigle LNBF
AMC4/KU tp16 12033 H 20.000
Level 80
Quality 90

Except for some very few Dish Network infomercials chanels there are no FTA chanels on the list
Transponders from 1 tru 10 show no signal quality. from 11 tru 28 vary from 50 to 90
Please help

If you're getting Dish promo channels, you're NOT on AMC4. The closest Dish satellite is 9 degrees to the west. And are you using the Dish LNBF or a linear LNBF?

Dish Network LNBF

dish network lnbf

That won't work for AMC4. Dish Network uses circular polarization, AMC4 uses linear polarization. There's only one model of linear LNBF that fits a DirecTV dish arm, which you might be able to make fit securely on a Dish dish arm. (DirecTV uses rectangular arms, Dish uses D-shaped arms.) Otherwise, you'll have to make your own bracket to hold a standard Ku linear LNBF holder at the correct point. Try searching the forum for "Dish 500" to see what other people have done.

Thanks. I'll do that.
But how do I know if dish is aimed at amc4?
I get strong quality on various channels such as echo and Nimqik.

you are going to need a bigger dish due to your location. A 30" minimum...probably 36" dish and a KU Band LNB

Thanks. I already order a linear lnb. I will try it with present dish 500
If it fails I will purchase a larger dish.