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I decided to break out this feedhorn and put it on one of my C-band dishes that I don't frequently use in day to day satellite signal watching.
There were no instructions so I installed it similar to a Corotor feedhorn that I am used to installing. I wasn't too impressed with the signal level results after I installed the Geosatpro CK1.
Does f/D matter? I don't see any markings on the throat to determine how deep to insert the throat into the scaler ring before tightening down.
Are you also supposed to make the focal length from the base plate of the dish to 1/4" inside the edge of the throat of the feedhorn or is there some other measurement point for focal length?
Polarity was easy and straightforward since you can see the probes so there are no questions about that.
There were no instructions so I installed it similar to a Corotor feedhorn that I am used to installing. I wasn't too impressed with the signal level results after I installed the Geosatpro CK1.
Does f/D matter? I don't see any markings on the throat to determine how deep to insert the throat into the scaler ring before tightening down.
Are you also supposed to make the focal length from the base plate of the dish to 1/4" inside the edge of the throat of the feedhorn or is there some other measurement point for focal length?
Polarity was easy and straightforward since you can see the probes so there are no questions about that.
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Could you give us a little PDF we could print and stick on our CK-1's?
. . . and maybe the C2's, for anyone with the good luck to have one. -
Perhaps with a ruler scale off to one side in inches or millimeters, so we could verify we had the right dimensions.
Knowing where to line up the F/D scale with the open end of the LNBf shouldn't be a problem.
edit: also, could you confirm the picture in post #2 of this thread?
It is not in agreement with recent tests by our members.
And if the orientation mark has varied from batch to batch, that's fine - just let us know.
. . . and maybe the C2's, for anyone with the good luck to have one. -
Perhaps with a ruler scale off to one side in inches or millimeters, so we could verify we had the right dimensions.
Knowing where to line up the F/D scale with the open end of the LNBf shouldn't be a problem.
edit: also, could you confirm the picture in post #2 of this thread?
It is not in agreement with recent tests by our members.
And if the orientation mark has varied from batch to batch, that's fine - just let us know.
We had requested an F/D scale from the manufacturer, but it was not available for the unit. In my initial sample testing I found that the face of the feedhorn throat was set to similar placement of the removed Corotor. I have samples from 5 different C/K manufacturers and none have a stamped scale..... nothing to go on here, but experimentation and a fine tuning process while adjusting for peak BER.
Personally, in the many years of C-band installation I have not relied on the F/D scale except for a quick reference while guestimating the preassembly. Have always used a meter or spectrum analyzer to peak and never paid much attention to the stamped scale. I can remember many service calls where customers installed the feedhorn to F/D scale specs, but the scaler was in an incorrect position due to incorrect buttonhook or arm installations.
We have noted in previous posts, that while the arrow was specified for manufacturing to be the 12 o'clock (zero skew) it does appear that it actually is 90 degrees out and is the 9pm (horizontal) reference. All units have been identically manufactured and no variance in stock.
Personally, in the many years of C-band installation I have not relied on the F/D scale except for a quick reference while guestimating the preassembly. Have always used a meter or spectrum analyzer to peak and never paid much attention to the stamped scale. I can remember many service calls where customers installed the feedhorn to F/D scale specs, but the scaler was in an incorrect position due to incorrect buttonhook or arm installations.
We have noted in previous posts, that while the arrow was specified for manufacturing to be the 12 o'clock (zero skew) it does appear that it actually is 90 degrees out and is the 9pm (horizontal) reference. All units have been identically manufactured and no variance in stock.
Could you give us a little PDF we could print and stick on our CK-1's?
. . . and maybe the C2's, for anyone with the good luck to have one. -
Perhaps with a ruler scale off to one side in inches or millimeters, so we could verify we had the right dimensions.
Knowing where to line up the F/D scale with the open end of the LNBf shouldn't be a problem.
edit: also, could you confirm the picture in post #2 of this thread?
It is not in agreement with recent tests by our members.
And if the orientation mark has varied from batch to batch, that's fine - just let us know.
Brian -
Thanks for the info and clarification.
Always a pleasure.
Of course, many of the fellows here are not professional installers nor equipped with the best test instruments.
For us, any reference info is assuring, and may get us in the ballpark, even though it might be misleading.
Some day I'd like to have the pleasure of seeing a pro install a C-band dish, and align it to the last gnat's ... eyebrow.
Should be most illuminating. :up
Thanks for the info and clarification.
Always a pleasure.
Of course, many of the fellows here are not professional installers nor equipped with the best test instruments.
For us, any reference info is assuring, and may get us in the ballpark, even though it might be misleading.
Some day I'd like to have the pleasure of seeing a pro install a C-band dish, and align it to the last gnat's ... eyebrow.
Should be most illuminating. :up
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
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....
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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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... 
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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