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    Receiving radio transponders on 105w

    Not encrypted. ACM and VCM are modulation types. Not all receivers are capable of receiving these modulations. Likely the GT Media STB will (it is listed on the specs on current models). https://shop.tbsdtv.com/blog/variable-coding-and-modulation-vcm-and-adaptive-coding-and-modulation-acm.html
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    Satellite Antenna Made From Umbrella & Emergency Blanket

    I assume that it is, but there is no branding, model or stamping. Incredible workmanship, design and hardware. I agree, could not see this installed as a permanent solution.
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    Satellite Antenna Made From Umbrella & Emergency Blanket

    Message me if interested in reflector only or with AZ/EL and controller PTZ unit. An odd size item to ship (reflector is approx.16"x16"x72" 35lbs). Easiest for local pick-up.
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    Satellite Antenna Made From Umbrella & Emergency Blanket

    I no longer use my 10' fabric dish. It was a fun project, but now is in storage. https://youtu.be/qcxFqXna2Ro?si=Gmov5YKNzZ_AzUKf
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    Help Needed:

    Completely agree with A33. The motor Elevation Angle setting is not correct, resulting in the dish being aimed above the arc. Follow A33's suggestions.
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    Help Needed:

    a33 Feel free to assist. I understand about their being too many cooks in the kitchen and I will hang up my apron. Seemed like he wasn't receiving actual aiming steps on how to install a motorized dish using DiSEqC 1.2 protocols, so I jumped in to provide the steps on aligning without USALS...
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    Help Needed:

    Not sure how you calculated those Elevation and Declination settings? The approximate settings according to the Motek guide (page 8) for your latitude is: Motor Elevation 38 degrees (Screw A) Motor Declination 7.5 degrees (Screw B) The face of the dish will be slightly pointed up when facing...
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    Help Needed:

    That video is not for a DiSEqC 1.2 System it is for an automatic USALS system, which moves automatically between calculated satellite positions. Gives the basics on the settings, but not on locating and saving satellite positions using DiSEqC 1.2. You might have to follow the directions above in...
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    Help Needed:

    Please include the model number of your V-box. I am not aware of any V-box model that supports USALS motor control. V-box positioner controllers use the DiSEqC 1.2 and some the 4 position 1.0 protocols. I know just a wee bit about positioners and controllers... :biggrin
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    Help Needed:

    Please note: The op is using a V-box positioner. FeedHunter24 - The V-box positioner does not support USALS mode. V-box positioners only use the DiSEqC 1.2 protocol. Use the DiSEqC 1.2 installation steps that I posted above. The above DiSEqC 1.2 steps will work with the offset type Channel...
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    Help Needed:

    You are on your own, my friend. Read my post...
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    Help Needed:

    The original post was deleted when I realized this motor doesn't support USALS. It appears that it is only is a motor with sensor return to be used with a 24/36VDC positioner controller.
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    Help Needed:

    For Norfork, UK using the aiming calculations from DishPointer - Align your satellite dish Be certain that the pole is ABSOLUTELY plumb and level. If not, correct before attempting to align the motor and dish. This is CRITICAL! Enable DiSEqC 1.2 motor control in your satellite receiver Drive...
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    What Happened to Everybody?

    We are all still here. But... we know everything about satellite systems, the dish is tracking the arc, blind scan still works, wasps are removed from the feedhorn, snow is swept off the reflector, watching all the great programming and have no need to ask questions anymore...
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    Issue with receiving vertical channels on Titanium PLL Cband with V8 and V9 GTMedia receivers

    180 degree rotation would not change polarities. The polarity will remain the same. Did you instead intend to say that the LNBF was rotated 90 degrees and vertical polarities were received? It seems to be something specific to your GTMedia STBs. I don't have this brand, so unable to test and...
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    Issue with receiving vertical channels on Titanium PLL Cband with V8 and V9 GTMedia receivers

    The C1-PLL current draw is higher than DRO type LNBFs. Maybe the GTMedia STB provides inadequate voltage and/or current. Add to this the quality of coax, length of coax run, moisture ingress, tight coax bends, coax damage, splices, connectors, corrosion... What is the loaded voltage on both...
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    Issue with receiving vertical channels on Titanium PLL Cband with V8 and V9 GTMedia receivers

    Polarities are switched by changes in the voltages. If the voltage (measured at the dish) is not within the correct range, the polarity will not switch. My guess is that the LNBFs are not receiving the correct voltage I would test the voltage under load to be sure the STB, coax and connectors...
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    Issue with receiving vertical channels on Titanium PLL Cband with V8 and V9 GTMedia receivers

    Very odd situation as it had been previously working. Confirm that the C1-PLL LNBFs (single output) only have one STB attached at a time (no splitter or multi-switch)?
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    Issue with receiving vertical channels on Titanium PLL Cband with V8 and V9 GTMedia receivers

    Either a voltage passing splitter or open a coax cable jumper connected to a LNBF. 14Vdc is well below the polarity switching point for vertical. Under load, the voltage will even be lower. 19Vdc is much higher than the switch point for horizontal. Have you tested with a temporary short coax...
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    Issue with receiving vertical channels on Titanium PLL Cband with V8 and V9 GTMedia receivers

    What are the voltage readings on each STB, with and without a load?
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    Impregnated waveguide?

    EMI / RFI gaskets are conductive and die cut from silver impregnated material.
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    Brian Gohl - Titanium Satellite

    Arlo explained the points very well. Thank you! You may contact Von Weise and Venture directly to purchase an actuator. Both manufacturers sell direct to retail customers.
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    C band alignment

    A six foot dish would provide adequate signal gain from modern satellites, BUT the beamwidth is too wide and it will also pick up signals from the adjacent satellites on both sides of your target satellite. A 6 foot dish is not 2 degree compliant. C-band satellites used to alternate the...
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    Brian Gohl - Titanium Satellite

    Thank you Michael!
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    Brian Gohl - Titanium Satellite

    Good catch! Yes, a typo. As a ham, too many cable types running through my brain! Lol
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