Can this primestar dish work for fta? The elliptical dish measure 39in a cross. Do not have the mount for lnb or original lnb. Can I use a universal lnbf? I need help with this project. Any idea!
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Can this primestar dish work for fta? The elliptical dish measure 39in a cross. Do not have the mount for lnb or original lnb. Can I use a universal lnbf? I need help with this project. Any idea!
Yes it would work great. See this most recent thread: http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads...-any-good-for-FTA?highlight=primestar+for+fta
The original feedhorn will work best.
There are various choices of LNBs, if you dont have original.
And there aren't any LNBFs (in North America) with elliptical Feedhorns to match that dish.
They're all round (to match a round dish).
There are various choices of LNBs, if you dont have original.
And there aren't any LNBFs (in North America) with elliptical Feedhorns to match that dish.
They're all round (to match a round dish).
Post back if you need a picture of the lnbf-clamp. It's just hard plastic on the original, you could fashion one out of a piece of 1x2" wood or something if you had to. I can pop one off and measure it, I have two of the same dish , round 1m channel master dish uses the same clamp I believe.
I have this exact dish and it works great for KU band FTA. If you don't have the original feedhorn this is a very good substitute and LNBF.
http://www.impaktproducts.com/Eagle-Aspen-270-Ku-Band-Dual-Output-Linear-LNBF-ON-SALE-p-16619.html
http://www.impaktproducts.com/Eagle-Aspen-270-Ku-Band-Dual-Output-Linear-LNBF-ON-SALE-p-16619.html
That's not actually true anymore. Check this out: http://impaktproducts.com/Eagle-Aspen-270-Ku-Band-Dual-Output-Linear-LNBF-ON-SALE-p-16619.html
They also sell a brand NEW complete dish and lnb of that model. It's a true Channel Master 84E!. http://impaktproducts.com/40-inch-Channel-Master-84E-Heavy-Duty-FTA-Satellite-Antenna-p-16620.html
I know..... amazing, isn't it?
Would eagle aspen 270 lnb from Inmpakproducts work?
http://impaktproducts.com/FTA-International-LNBF-p-1-c-274.html
Does any have picture of a primestar elliptical dish using a universal lnbf?
My idea is to use the dish to pickup 83w amc-9, because my 7 1/2 feet will not work. One reason, there's a big tree in the way.
http://impaktproducts.com/FTA-International-LNBF-p-1-c-274.html
Does any have picture of a primestar elliptical dish using a universal lnbf?
My idea is to use the dish to pickup 83w amc-9, because my 7 1/2 feet will not work. One reason, there's a big tree in the way.
ANY lnbf will work ok for you, it's just that the Eagle Aspen model above, comes with the exact feed needed to truly illuminate the entire elliptical reflector that particular dish has.
As for getting 83w with it, if there's a tree in the way of your present dish, this dish isn't an x-ray one, so would still have the same problem. Unless of course you plan to move it to a location that can see past that tree. Then YES, it'll work perfectly for that purpose.
As for getting 83w with it, if there's a tree in the way of your present dish, this dish isn't an x-ray one, so would still have the same problem. Unless of course you plan to move it to a location that can see past that tree. Then YES, it'll work perfectly for that purpose.
I'll stand by what I said.
Nothing wrong using exact replacement parts from Impakt, though.
Probably come from the same factory ... or from Andrew.
Nothing wrong using exact replacement parts from Impakt, though.
Probably come from the same factory ... or from Andrew.
These worthless Primestar dishes are supposed to be sent to me! 
But seriously, its a great dish for FTA. I'd use a FSS LNB from a Superdish, but those are bandstacked, so there are some special considerations.
But seriously, its a great dish for FTA. I'd use a FSS LNB from a Superdish, but those are bandstacked, so there are some special considerations.
lets see , i think i rembered using 1/2 of a pipe clamp ( found at the local lowes) to mount my lnbf to the primestar dish when i was testing those " other than original primestar lnbf's "
I got my primestar to work off of 83w (amc-9). I find the original lnb. The signal quality for rtv is only between 50 to 56 percent. I think needs a little adjustment.
Thanks for all the help
Thanks for all the help
I got my primestar to work off of 83w (amc-9). I find the original lnb. The signal quality for rtv is only between 50 to 56 percent. I think needs a little adjustment.
Thanks for all the help
not a good tp to play with at this time
I picked 83W k band for now because I like cartoons in the morning. Also do not have to move my c band dish. I like Mr.Magoo on PBJ.
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