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Similar to Primestar, I use a torpedo level with 90 degree laser. Place on both the scalar and also across the feedhorn throat, taking laser dot confirmation readings at opposing angles.

What is the OSMio SNR (CNR) reading on 4180 TP when it decodes? What is the SNR (CNR) when it does not decode? Same questions for the V8 meter. One receiver may deal with marginal signal decoding better than another. My guess is that the SNR is marginal for the FEC and a fix might be as simple...

An auction is one of the early steps of the process. Remember that once licenses are awarded, implementation took another 4 plus years (and in many areas, yet to be launched). My prediction remains... 4 or 5 years.

Based on the last c-band auctions, likely be 4 or 5 years before any spectrum changes.

The FCC will likely put up 100 MHz (1/2 of the remaining C-band frequencies) for auction in a few years, negotiate an spectrum abandonment buyout and interference mitigation with current licensees. Based on the last auction, maybe 5 years before implementation? The sky isn't falling, the window...

Huh??? The distribution model evolves, but C-Band distribution will continue for many more years...

Always enjoy "The Broadcast Engineer's" take on technical subjects. View: https://youtu.be/Pe3WvHQMf38?si=mGVeCQneDTqZ8KTN

Thank you for clarifying. The CK1S C-band is Standard Type with Single LO of 5150 MHz and the KU-Band output is Standard Type with Single LO of 10750 MHz With a DiSEqC switch installed with C-Band on Port 1, KU installed on Port 2 and the Receiver Port connected to the STB, program the STB...

The Titanium Satellite CK1 C/KU LNBF never had a built-in band selection switch. If your LNBF has an internal switch, it is another brand. Best to identify what you have or we are playing a game of blindfolded "pin the tail on the donkey"... Here is the CK1S install PDF...

Please post a photo of the LNBF or the model. If it is an old CK1 model, yes, you need either a DiSEqC or 22 KHz switch for the STB to select between the C-band and the KU-band outputs. A CK1 does not have any interference filtering and will have problems with 5G interference on the C-band...

Both outputs are voltage controlled polarity. 13Vdc: Vertical or 18Vdc:Horizontal. They are not fixed polarity output. If only connecting one of the LNBF ports to one STB, protect the unused port with a bank plastic cap or a small dab of silicon sealant to prevent water intrusion. Some users...

Using a Blue filter LNB without the Blue waveguide filter?

No magical component to fix... As the issue affects both input DiSEqC sensing and output voltage, i would be suspect of the source of the medium voltage suppy. Could be as simple as reseating the ribbon connectos between tbe main and F-fitting PCB. Place the ASC1 menu for fixed 13V or 18v...

Sorry, we no longer offer repair services on the ASC1.

If no power is outputted from the ASC1 LNB port and no DiSEqC command sensing, likely a power regulator has failed or no power to the f-connector PCB.