What to do with a 5' mesh fill the holes ?

**madmadworld** · 11-08-2009 04:58 PM

this dish is not good for C-band these days.
has anyone tried filling the holes and using one (or similar) for Ku ?
duct tape any ideas ?

yes i do watch Red Green

**BabaLouie** · 11-08-2009 05:07 PM

I'd take it off your hands....

**brentb636** · 11-08-2009 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by madmadworld

this dish is not good for C-band these days.
has anyone tried filling the holes and using one (or similar) for Ku ?
duct tape any ideas ?

yes i do watch Red Green

It should work as a mini-BUD, my 4 foot offset gets the stronger tp's on C-band, I suspect the 5 ft mesh should do at least as well.
I recommend the Geosat Pro C2 lnbf, with a flat scalar ring.

**Anole** · 11-08-2009 05:37 PM

- I agree 100% with Brent
However, since you already show two 10' KTI BUDs, that's probably not a serious idea for ya.

- you could get a
prime-feed Ku LNBF

and see what it'll do on Ku.
However, if it's as old as I suspect, I wouldn't bet the farm on much satisfaction.
Not to mention the motor/mount it'd take to swing it around.
If you parked it on the bird with the funny skew, would that be useful?

- given your wealth of more suitable hardware, I'd suggest ya find a local newbie, and indoctrinate him into FTA with it! -

**1ADAM12** · 11-08-2009 08:09 PM

Get a couple of big rolls of aluminum window screen.

**brentb636** · 11-08-2009 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Anole

- I agree 100% with Brent
However, since you already show two 10' KTI BUDs, that's probably not a serious idea for ya.

- you could get a
prime-feed Ku LNBF

and see what it'll do on Ku.
However, if it's as old as I suspect, I wouldn't bet the farm on much satisfaction.
Not to mention the motor/mount it'd take to swing it around.
If you parked it on the bird with the funny skew, would that be useful?

- given your wealth of more suitable hardware, I'd suggest ya find a local newbie, and indoctrinate him into FTA with it! -

If you're in South West Michigan, I'm willing to be the C-band Newbie to take that dish !!

**madmadworld** · 11-09-2009 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by 1ADAM12

Get a couple of big rolls of aluminum window screen.

thanks alot 1ADAM12 nice idea
how would you attach it to the dish ?

i guess no one has tried this ......................

going to try with tape ing paper behind it at night for a test when i get time and a new pole up.
might be a month kinda slow moving.

**14karat** · 11-09-2009 07:39 PM

Or go to your local printer or newspaper and ask if they will sell you some used printing plates (sheet aluminum)
Use your existing mesh as a template to cut new, solid panels.

**Long Hair** · 11-09-2009 07:46 PM

I used Galvanized steel flashing to convert my 7.5 mesh to solid. lowes, home depot have it or the aluminum flashing.

**madmadworld** · 11-09-2009 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by 14karat

Or go to your local printer or newspaper and ask if they will sell you some used printing plates (sheet aluminum)
Use your existing mesh as a template to cut new, solid panels.

Originally Posted by Long Hair

I used Galvanized steel flashing to convert my 7.5 mesh to solid. lowes, home depot have it or the aluminum flashing.

thanks
14karat
Long Hair

now these are very good ideas.

Long Hair
how much did it help ?

boy i am getting excited now !