Recent content by Captain Canuck

So a dual orthomode feedhorn - simply - is a "lens" that you attach both lnb's to & it separates the appropriate wave lengths & directs them to the appropriate lnb's?? I've only seen a picture of the chaparral one ..... is the Bullseye 2 that much better to be 4x more expensive??

This now requires a rethink. I'm also still playing with Dishpointer (see my newbie post in that forum: "Obstacle Height") but so far things look good for a backyard dish. I'll also have to check out prices of this gear (things are more expensive here in Canada). A larger dish (say 1.8m)- now...

Has anyone experimented with these Norsat LNB's on a 1.2m or 1.8m dish? I'd like to get both Ku & C Band on a smaller dish. I'm restricted to dish size because of my location (and more likely Bylaws). I'm a newbie to all this and am looking for a "turn key"/hassle free solution. From what I've...

You should also look at the Canopus devices made by Grass Valley (if my memories good). You should consider getting something with a TBC (time base corrector) - this makes sure audio & video are synced. They are expensive. It's been awhile since I've seen the specs so I can't remember if they do...

Hi everyone! Newbie to FTA. Been OTA here in Canada for a while now. No FTA equipment yet - I'm shopping! C Band & KU. If I buy locally, this would be it: Geosatpro 1.2m dish & CK1U Combi LNB. I know you reviewed the dish, any reviews on the LNB? any beefy motor suggestions? The dish is almost...