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IIRC way back when, there was a combination dual C dual Ku prime focus lnbf available. Is anyone still making something like that? The related question, of course, is...does anyone have a bullseye feedhorn lying around that they want to part with. I have lots of lnb's, but I really hate to pop $400 for a new Chaparral Bullseye.
Unfortunately, it's a real PITA to run more than one receiver on either a C/Ku lnbf or a corotor. I'm just about ready to ditch my analog receiver and run the positioner with a GBox. The problem is dealing with band and polarity selection. None of the FTA receivers will run a corotor servo for polarity, so an lnbf or a bullseye is a better way to go. A 4 or 5 in multiswitch will easily handle the situation on a bullseye or a dual C dual Ku lnbf, but the readily available single C single Ku lnbfs just won't work in that situation.
Any helpful suggestions more than welcome. I guess the other question concerns the availability of a 14/18 to servo interface box. Easy enough to build, I guess. Any commercially available?
Thanks
Budfoot
Unfortunately, it's a real PITA to run more than one receiver on either a C/Ku lnbf or a corotor. I'm just about ready to ditch my analog receiver and run the positioner with a GBox. The problem is dealing with band and polarity selection. None of the FTA receivers will run a corotor servo for polarity, so an lnbf or a bullseye is a better way to go. A 4 or 5 in multiswitch will easily handle the situation on a bullseye or a dual C dual Ku lnbf, but the readily available single C single Ku lnbfs just won't work in that situation.
Any helpful suggestions more than welcome. I guess the other question concerns the availability of a 14/18 to servo interface box. Easy enough to build, I guess. Any commercially available?
Thanks
Budfoot
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I would love one of these, I have been looking at WSI's new dual output LNB and would love to see a combined feed with C/KU. 
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the dual output cband lnbfs ive tested are no where near as good as the combo c/ku lnbfs ive tested. im no where near as thorough as pendragon, if he wants ill send him gear to test for me with his methods. i do like his methods. but i am a "tester" and what id like to think of as a rigorous real world tester. when i do spring for an SA i will test all my gear fairly (with mentoring and guidance from someone alot smarter than me like pendragon). i do suffer of canadianitis and have to pay premiums for all the gear i buy, but i do try and own all of the new stuff. most of it sits on top of my fridge with the best residing in my working dishes. i really think though that without developing a proper feed servo controller for our digital stbs that the lnb versus lnbf debate will never have a fair comparison. so many projects, so little time. haha.
crackt out,.
I would love one of these, I have been looking at WSI's new dual output LNB and would love to see a combined feed with C/KU.
the dual output cband lnbfs ive tested are no where near as good as the combo c/ku lnbfs ive tested. im no where near as thorough as pendragon, if he wants ill send him gear to test for me with his methods. i do like his methods. but i am a "tester" and what id like to think of as a rigorous real world tester. when i do spring for an SA i will test all my gear fairly (with mentoring and guidance from someone alot smarter than me like pendragon). i do suffer of canadianitis and have to pay premiums for all the gear i buy, but i do try and own all of the new stuff. most of it sits on top of my fridge with the best residing in my working dishes. i really think though that without developing a proper feed servo controller for our digital stbs that the lnb versus lnbf debate will never have a fair comparison. so many projects, so little time. haha.
crackt out,.
food for thought:
While you do seem to be going in a different direction, let me answer the original questions.
- dual output C-band only LNBFs are available from SatelliteAV (GeoSatPro C2), Sadoun (GeoSatPro C2), and Galaxy (DMX242).
They're quite inexpensive, and easy to experiment with.
- there are still some Pansat receiver models which will drive a corotor servo.
I believe the 2700 ? and the 3500sd will do that.
Both are standard def only, and while not obsolete, are certainly not what most of us want for the future.
- the 12/18 volt servo interface box was described quite well on this forum some time ago.
Building one wouldn't be too difficult.
However, it would not output both H & V polarity at the same time, should that be required, and would continue to rely on older servo technology.
- a suitable Ku feedhorn might be a challenge.
I would probably think first of the AF-120 from Invacom, and marry it to any of their flange-mount, dual output LNBf's.
The QPF-031 comes to mind, if somewhat expensive.
If there is a way to convert a less expensive two-output Ku LNBF to the AF-120, I haven't thought of it.
Oh, wait, the old Primestar LNBs with H & V output might work.
Well, that's an area for some thought.
Bandstacked Approach:
This is not for everyone, but I do bring it up just to offer it for consideration.
The Ku LNB could be a bandstacked Eagle Aspen or DishNetwork FSS device.
It mounts directly to the AF-120 feedhorn above.
The C-band LNBF could be an Eagle Aspen B1 Sat stacked device.
It comes with a suitable scalar ring.
Previously discussed on the forum, a DishNetwork DP-34 multiple-output diseqc switch suports three LNBs and outputs to four receivers.
While you do seem to be going in a different direction, let me answer the original questions.
- dual output C-band only LNBFs are available from SatelliteAV (GeoSatPro C2), Sadoun (GeoSatPro C2), and Galaxy (DMX242).
They're quite inexpensive, and easy to experiment with.
- there are still some Pansat receiver models which will drive a corotor servo.
I believe the 2700 ? and the 3500sd will do that.
Both are standard def only, and while not obsolete, are certainly not what most of us want for the future.
- the 12/18 volt servo interface box was described quite well on this forum some time ago.
Building one wouldn't be too difficult.
However, it would not output both H & V polarity at the same time, should that be required, and would continue to rely on older servo technology.
- a suitable Ku feedhorn might be a challenge.
I would probably think first of the AF-120 from Invacom, and marry it to any of their flange-mount, dual output LNBf's.
The QPF-031 comes to mind, if somewhat expensive.
If there is a way to convert a less expensive two-output Ku LNBF to the AF-120, I haven't thought of it.
Oh, wait, the old Primestar LNBs with H & V output might work.
Well, that's an area for some thought.
Bandstacked Approach:
This is not for everyone, but I do bring it up just to offer it for consideration.
The Ku LNB could be a bandstacked Eagle Aspen or DishNetwork FSS device.
It mounts directly to the AF-120 feedhorn above.
The C-band LNBF could be an Eagle Aspen B1 Sat stacked device.
It comes with a suitable scalar ring.
Previously discussed on the forum, a DishNetwork DP-34 multiple-output diseqc switch suports three LNBs and outputs to four receivers.
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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
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.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.
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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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.
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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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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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
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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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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.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.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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