Thanks, this expense will go on the educational side of the ledger.
I have a great GeoSatpro 1.2 in another location that is solid as a rock and unwavering in its reception. Will a new one work with the Stab HH120? I am a little concerned with the size as it is mounted on the side of the house with a six foot pipe up into strong wind. I know the dish will be fine but the support is connected to wooden fascia board with a jury rigged base so as the dish size increases so does the stress on the house (although there is no sign of failure). I am very pleased with GeoSat so if the 1.2 works is it the smallest in the series that can be used?
Jwwbrennan,
You may find issues with wind loading here. I have my 1.2M GeoSatPro mounted on a tripod mast on the ground with three 2 foot anchor rods. The base is about four feet in diameter. This makes the mast as stout as a concreted parking lot barrier post. Even so, if the wind is just right, I have troubles. The combination of where I have the dish parked and the wind direction (if it is just right) will flutter my dish. The mast isn't moving, that is solid as a rock, but the dish is "quivering" just enough for me to notice the change in the signal quality. If you have a tall mast like you say, I would be adding some additional support brackets.
Brackets mind you, not cables. Solid brackets.
I don't usually get winds this strong and this bizarre, but every once in a while, there are times when it is 50 mph and higher and varying in direction and may continue for many hours or even days. You can understand the stress and the forces that are applied.
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