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I got one when I brought home my "new" SAMI dish. IMO, they are 25 year old junk, (even if it's a Norsat) and I switched to a Titanium lnbf.
Toss it out, it's way beyond any worth it might have had at one time.
I don't know anything about the Pansat, sorry. The Titanium lnbf's are excellent, IMO.
Two different uses.
What is your application (single or multiple STBs)? Do you have a receiver(s) supporting the OCS type of polarity selection? Do you require the higher stability of PLL or signal filtering of adjacent / high amplitude out-of-band signals that could swamp the conversion?
In comparing the descriptions and specs from both products what specific clarifications or questions do you have?
What is your application (single or multiple STBs)? Do you have a receiver(s) supporting the OCS type of polarity selection? Do you require the higher stability of PLL or signal filtering of adjacent / high amplitude out-of-band signals that could swamp the conversion?
In comparing the descriptions and specs from both products what specific clarifications or questions do you have?
If multiple receivers are to be connected and each is to independently tune a different polarity, then select either an OCS or dual output LNBF model. Note that 22KHz switching cannot be used with OCS LNBs. Multi-LNB OCS systems would need to use DiSEqC mode switches. OCS LNBs use 2GHz splitters for distribution, dual output LNBs us multi-switches for distribution.
If you require higher frequency stability for locking narrow bandwidth carriers (typically radio or data), then a PLL LNB will provide the best solution. If you typically receive the usual fat transponders, either a PLL or DRO LNB will have similar performance.
If experiencing interference outside of the band, choose a filtering LNB. This will attenuate interference that is outside of the 3.7-4.2 band (very helpful in addressing interference from WiFi, LTE, radar, etc.).
Also note that the Pansat is NOS, so it uses 15 year old technology with a higher noise figure and lower amplification. The DRO mechanical frequency reference might be prone to frequency drift in aging components (even if never used). I would suspect that this would be minimized if the product had been properly stored since it was manufactured.
Hope this information helps.
If you require higher frequency stability for locking narrow bandwidth carriers (typically radio or data), then a PLL LNB will provide the best solution. If you typically receive the usual fat transponders, either a PLL or DRO LNB will have similar performance.
If experiencing interference outside of the band, choose a filtering LNB. This will attenuate interference that is outside of the 3.7-4.2 band (very helpful in addressing interference from WiFi, LTE, radar, etc.).
Also note that the Pansat is NOS, so it uses 15 year old technology with a higher noise figure and lower amplification. The DRO mechanical frequency reference might be prone to frequency drift in aging components (even if never used). I would suspect that this would be minimized if the product had been properly stored since it was manufactured.
Hope this information helps.
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Of these feed horn which will be the best, I suppose that one of these and a norsat 3220 and Microwave Noise Filter is better than titanium to filter interference,
since I have a titanium wimax I worked for 3 months but again I lost the signal in the whole arc
since I have a titanium wimax I worked for 3 months but again I lost the signal in the whole arc
I wouldn't make that bet myself. The Titanium PLL LNBF is very good. There are a lot of reasons you could lose signal on the whole arc and the LNBF is only one of them, and it is less likely than bad connections, bad switch, bad pointing, and general human error. Having a spare LNB and a meter will help answer that.
I wouldn't dissuade someone from buying a different gadget, but not before determining the problem.
I already have 3 lnbs titanium new 2 decos 1 pc tuner cables new
two antennas 3.5m and 1.8m ku
I have almost no signal in band c everything was perfect 3 months ago with titanium 3.7
lnb 3.4 does not work for me, that's why I bought titanium 3.7 and it worked I lost signal as with 3.4
in band ku everything perfect
Agree, I would try and find out the root cause of the reoccurring signal loss on C-band experienced with multiple LNBs.
The Titanium LNBF has a limited lifetime warranty against coponent and assembly defect. As long as it hasn't been physically or failed due to electrical event damage, it is likely under warranty. If RMA testing confirms warranty failure, it will be replaced at no charge.
If choosing from the two above feeds, I would go with the tried and true, Chaparral.
The Titanium LNBF has a limited lifetime warranty against coponent and assembly defect. As long as it hasn't been physically or failed due to electrical event damage, it is likely under warranty. If RMA testing confirms warranty failure, it will be replaced at no charge.
If choosing from the two above feeds, I would go with the tried and true, Chaparral.
I have five BUDs, all with Titanium LNBF's, and I've never had a minutes trouble with any of them. I had one other dish with a WPS International LNBF and it failed with 6 months of use, not to mention it constantly drifted off frequency. I'd be very surprised to find your loss of signal was due to the Titanium LNBF, unless an electrical problem took it out or perhaps the F-Connector was at fault.
They can also fail when the coax is removed and the F-Connector on the LNBF twisted inside the LNBF. As with any electronic device, they can fail, but you'll never find a better warranty than Titanium offers. I've seen them offer to check out one of their amplifiers free of charge when they were out of warranty. Can't beat that anywhere.
If Pansat's LNBF's aren't any better than their AP-600 positioners, I'd steer clear of them. I bought an AP-600 from Rainier a couple years ago, and it was constantly blowing fuses or locking up. I took it out of service and used a Uniden Ultra and it worked flawlessly until I switched it out for a UST-300 stand alone unit that's still working today. I switched the Ultra out because I couldn't see the satellite positions.
I do not say in titanium is the problem, but it is pure interference,,that titanium 3.7 can not with this
a friend told me that the same happened to a titanium and another lnb, he spent a year fighting until he lowers his antenna from the ceiling, the position on the floor and his problem disappears
they also recommend me
cage faraday
a friend told me that the same happened to a titanium and another lnb, he spent a year fighting until he lowers his antenna from the ceiling, the position on the floor and his problem disappears
they also recommend me
cage faraday
If the interference is not addressed by the Titanium C1-PLL, then the interference is within the downlink frequency range and the choice of LBNF, LNB or waveguide +/- band edge filtering will not make a difference.
Placing RF shielding around the reflector or using a structure between the interference source and the reflector may protect the dish from the interference. An expensive option would be to determine the exact interferring frequency range and eliminate with a custom waveguide mechanical filter. This will eliminate both the in-band interference and satellite signals in this specific range, but may allow other adjacent frequencies to received.
I wouldn't work so hard or buy equipment before finding out EXACTLY if the problem is interference, the source of interference and the frequency range. If you don't know what is causing the reception problem, you may put in a lot of work and solve nothing. Have a technician do a site survey with a spectrum analyzer.
I have a problem with the 3820 H 29720 3/4 MUX on 101W (SES-1). The signal on this MUX just bounces in and out. Everything else on this satellite will scan in, but not this one. I've bumped the frequency up and down a few Mhz and tried changing the symbol rate as well. It just won't lock. I'd like to put a WiMax LNBF on this dish, but the last time I checked with Titanium, these weren't available in dual output.
I have a problem with the 3820 H 29720 3/4 MUX on 101W (SES-1). The signal on this MUX just bounces in and out. Everything else on this satellite will scan in, but not this one. I've bumped the frequency up and down a few Mhz and tried changing the symbol rate as well. It just won't lock. I'd like to put a WiMax LNBF on this dish, but the last time I checked with Titanium, these weren't available in dual output.
Already on the ocean, and they'll be here inside of a month!
Can we swim out to meet them?
I can't wait to get my hands on a few of those. I'm curious to see if they help my reception problem on 101W. If it does, I'll swap out a couple others, especially the on my 97W installation. It has a single on it now and I have been dragging my feet to replace it until I could get my hands on a dual. Wife's TV doesn't have 97W....Yet! 
