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Ok, I have a question about skewing the Geosat Pro CK1 LNBF.
The problem:
I have the CK1 arrow indicator currently set at precisely 9:00 as per the instructions that were given to me.
On G11, the vertical channel that reads "due to blackouts", will not lock and display on either the Traxis 3500 or my "new"/used Coolsat 5000 that I just got. (I got it for a reason. I haven't really ever gotten used to them, but it does what the Traxis won't do.)
The same is true on AMC6 NASA vertical channels.
The Coolsat will lock it a little longer, and actually display the picture for a second or two, then goes completely out on both satellites.
The reading when locked on both the Traxis and the Coolsat is about 75% SQ. Both should lock and display the channels.
All lock and display fine on the Pansat, and it shows about 75% SQ. All lock and display fine in MT using the Twinhan card.
BTW, all Ku Vertical channels display fine.
The Question:
Could this mean that the skew needs to be adjusted slightly in one direction or the other on the CK1?
If so, which direction would you experts move it?
I would assume the same would apply to the BSC-621 too.
The problem:
I have the CK1 arrow indicator currently set at precisely 9:00 as per the instructions that were given to me.
On G11, the vertical channel that reads "due to blackouts", will not lock and display on either the Traxis 3500 or my "new"/used Coolsat 5000 that I just got. (I got it for a reason. I haven't really ever gotten used to them, but it does what the Traxis won't do.)
The same is true on AMC6 NASA vertical channels.
The Coolsat will lock it a little longer, and actually display the picture for a second or two, then goes completely out on both satellites.
The reading when locked on both the Traxis and the Coolsat is about 75% SQ. Both should lock and display the channels.
All lock and display fine on the Pansat, and it shows about 75% SQ. All lock and display fine in MT using the Twinhan card.
BTW, all Ku Vertical channels display fine.
The Question:
Could this mean that the skew needs to be adjusted slightly in one direction or the other on the CK1?
If so, which direction would you experts move it?
I would assume the same would apply to the BSC-621 too.
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Ok, this is my story and I am sticking to it! 
I have tried faithfully for over three weeks to get the CK1 to marry outstanding Ku and C-Band signals using the Solid Birdview. After attempting every known configuration of F/D ratio, Focal Length, and polarity tuning, I have to agree with Mike Kohl that it is not possible to get both with outstanding signal quality.
I can get Ku signal so high it would make a Primestar owner weep. It would make a 6' off-set dish owner weep. I just can't get the C-Band to come up to that level. In fact if tuning for C-Band alone, the quality would only come in as what I would classify as good using the CK1.
So yesterday afternoon a couple of friends came over and we switched the Birdview reflectors. The Perfed reflector is now where the solid was, and the Solid is now where the Perfed was. The reason I did that is because I knew what kind of signals the Perfed can achieve having had the CK1 on it before.
After working this morning for just 3 or 4 hours, I now have outstanding C-Band signals and good Ku signals. I think I can get very good Ku before I am finished. If I were to have my preference, the C-Band is where I want the strongest signals. I can supplement Ku with stationary dishes, or even run my motorized Primestar using USALS if necessary, but I believe the Ku will be quite acceptable.
Remember the sole purpose in having this setup this way is to have the Twinhan 1020A and a possible future HD STB on this dish. None of those will control a servo motor for skew and polarity.
I think it was mentioned by someone else that if some manufacturer would build a GBox/VBox that would control the actuator and a servo motor, it would be a huge instant seller. Here that SatAV and Sadoun? Hint-Hint!!
As for the Solid dish, it now has my infamous ADL patent infringing Co-Rotor on it, being powered by the Pansat. I walked over after quitting on the Perfed for the day. Checked the declination, and put the elevation where it was supposed to be. I didn't tune or adjust. Hooked the Pansat back up at the TV, and had instant 90 SQ on 91W 3720 H and 75% SQ on 12060 V without doing anything. I am using the same exact F/D ratio and Focal Distance the CK1 had and this is the difference.
There are differences between the Perfed dish and Solid dish. They have different serial numbers, the OEM Focal Length is different, and their mounts are just a little different. For instance, the Solid is on the mount it came with, and it requires nothing to adjust the declination. It is dead on just as it sets. The Perfed dish is now on it's OEM mount and required only 3 washers at the bottom to set the declination. The solid required 5 to set the declination on that mount.
The quality of both dishes is still fantastic IMHO, but for a voltage controlled LNBF, the Perfed works better. Both are outstanding with a Co-Rotor.
My best chance of getting truly married outstanding Ku and C-Band signals is with a Bulls-eye type Dual C and Dual Ku Feed-Horn. So if any of you have one, or know of one, I am looking. Please keep me in mind.
I have tried faithfully for over three weeks to get the CK1 to marry outstanding Ku and C-Band signals using the Solid Birdview. After attempting every known configuration of F/D ratio, Focal Length, and polarity tuning, I have to agree with Mike Kohl that it is not possible to get both with outstanding signal quality.
I can get Ku signal so high it would make a Primestar owner weep. It would make a 6' off-set dish owner weep. I just can't get the C-Band to come up to that level. In fact if tuning for C-Band alone, the quality would only come in as what I would classify as good using the CK1.
So yesterday afternoon a couple of friends came over and we switched the Birdview reflectors. The Perfed reflector is now where the solid was, and the Solid is now where the Perfed was. The reason I did that is because I knew what kind of signals the Perfed can achieve having had the CK1 on it before.
After working this morning for just 3 or 4 hours, I now have outstanding C-Band signals and good Ku signals. I think I can get very good Ku before I am finished. If I were to have my preference, the C-Band is where I want the strongest signals. I can supplement Ku with stationary dishes, or even run my motorized Primestar using USALS if necessary, but I believe the Ku will be quite acceptable.
Remember the sole purpose in having this setup this way is to have the Twinhan 1020A and a possible future HD STB on this dish. None of those will control a servo motor for skew and polarity.
I think it was mentioned by someone else that if some manufacturer would build a GBox/VBox that would control the actuator and a servo motor, it would be a huge instant seller. Here that SatAV and Sadoun? Hint-Hint!!
As for the Solid dish, it now has my infamous ADL patent infringing Co-Rotor on it, being powered by the Pansat. I walked over after quitting on the Perfed for the day. Checked the declination, and put the elevation where it was supposed to be. I didn't tune or adjust. Hooked the Pansat back up at the TV, and had instant 90 SQ on 91W 3720 H and 75% SQ on 12060 V without doing anything. I am using the same exact F/D ratio and Focal Distance the CK1 had and this is the difference.
There are differences between the Perfed dish and Solid dish. They have different serial numbers, the OEM Focal Length is different, and their mounts are just a little different. For instance, the Solid is on the mount it came with, and it requires nothing to adjust the declination. It is dead on just as it sets. The Perfed dish is now on it's OEM mount and required only 3 washers at the bottom to set the declination. The solid required 5 to set the declination on that mount.
The quality of both dishes is still fantastic IMHO, but for a voltage controlled LNBF, the Perfed works better. Both are outstanding with a Co-Rotor.
My best chance of getting truly married outstanding Ku and C-Band signals is with a Bulls-eye type Dual C and Dual Ku Feed-Horn. So if any of you have one, or know of one, I am looking. Please keep me in mind.
raise the bar *
So, what you're saying is . . .
. . that you're giving up on the $40 LNB and switching to the $400 LNB?
Now THAT should go over well with the book keeper! -
Ya kinda make it hard for the rest of us to catch up with ya, too! -
* no, that wasn't raid the bar!
So, what you're saying is . . .
. . that you're giving up on the $40 LNB and switching to the $400 LNB?
Now THAT should go over well with the book keeper! -
Ya kinda make it hard for the rest of us to catch up with ya, too! -
* no, that wasn't raid the bar!
I am hoping to find a used one for a lot less money than that.So, what you're saying is . . .
. . that you're giving up on the $40 LNB and switching to the $400 LNB?
Now THAT should go over well with the book keeper! -
I already have LNBs to put on it.
Ya kinda make it hard for the rest of us to catch up with ya, too! -
* no, that wasn't raid the bar!
Me???
I don't have any idea what you mean!!
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.
Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.
You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.
www.usgs.gov
View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4
Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.
View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.
You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.
Monitoring Data for Kīlauea
For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kīlauea volcano, see the HVO Deformation page.
View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4
Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.
View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
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Oooo, quite the show now. All three vents have doming and overflows. The cone that built up around the North vent lost its upper quarter at 02:50 Oct 17 and is now spewing lava at a healthy rate. Don't know if I would say it's a fountain, but it's close.
edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:
Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii
Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:
Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii
Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
- All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.
Kīlauea seems to be returning to the "normal" eruption script, impressive fountaining from the North Vent. For once, the V2 Cam has the best overall shot:
The lava flows have covered a good portion of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
