I am hoping to install 6 ft c-band dish to receive signals from NSS 806 satelite located at (40.5W). If I am reading the lyngsat footprint correctly it seems that I should be able to receive signals from this satellite. Does anyone know whether a 6ft dish will suffice for the Boston Massachusetts area?
6 ft c-band dish for NSS 806 (40.5W). Will I be able to receive signals in the Boston,Mass area?
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EDIT: Keep in mind it uses a Circular signal.
You should be able to lock something.
Can you get anything from 43w?
You should be able to lock something.
Can you get anything from 43w?
If you bought it new, then there should be a small plastic rectangle about 1/4" thick. That gets inserted into the LNBF opening (there are small groves to align to) to receive Circular C Band signals. (and removed for Linear Signals)
Have you installed FTA Ku stuff before?
Have you installed FTA Ku stuff before?
Surely. You Can get it
..I am one Point below from you on EIRP value (In the Map footprint lyngsat) and I am receiving almost 90 clear free channels with sadoun 1.8 mts..This means that Boston looks more strongest the signal of this satellie
This Satellite is in the atlantic location and is little low on elevation so is important to avoid trees in the front or any other "Blocks" that could affect your hunting. It is circular band so you need to attach the little piece of square plate inside of the LNB.. You can use any FTA receiver DVB-S because it has a lot channels still on DVB-S,, But it has also some on DVB-S2 Mpeg-4...
Use this Frecuency for your hunting is High:
4021 L
SR: 16030
Use dishpointer to get your parameters according to your zip code
Vallenato
For elevation, you measure the angle of the Mount, not the Dish.
Then measure the Dish angle for the declination.
http://www.arrowe.com/polarmount.html
http://www.satsig.net/polmount.htm
Then measure the Dish angle for the declination.
http://www.arrowe.com/polarmount.html
http://www.satsig.net/polmount.htm
Are you installing a fixed dish (az-el mount), or motorized (on a polar mount)?
If fixed, there is nothing to aim but azimuth and elevation.
There is no declination.
?And if circular, there is no skew.
If fixed, there is nothing to aim but azimuth and elevation.
There is no declination.
?And if circular, there is no skew.
Nss806 was replaced with New satelite SES 6 since some weeks ago.. Appears on Lyngsat that the new satellite SES 6 is fully Operational right Now. Last week I lost some signal but I have adjusted little bit My dish and the signal came back again..
The New Footprint appears that some regions of Central and east of USA were gain one Point up on EIRP Value..
On the Practice I did not notice a Big increase on my signal on my clear Channels (because my EIRP value has switched from 39 to 40).. Only Some weakers TP's appears little bit better but I am still checking to see what is going on..
http://www.ses.com/4628404/ses-6
http://www.lyngsat.com/SES-6.html
Good News!!!!
The New Footprint appears that some regions of Central and east of USA were gain one Point up on EIRP Value..
On the Practice I did not notice a Big increase on my signal on my clear Channels (because my EIRP value has switched from 39 to 40).. Only Some weakers TP's appears little bit better but I am still checking to see what is going on..
http://www.ses.com/4628404/ses-6
http://www.lyngsat.com/SES-6.html
Good News!!!!
Now I know what that little rectangle thing is that's been rattling around in my NS741 box
I have two questions :
Regarding the dish elevation. Using dishpointer (website) I found that the elevation for my dish should be 31.8 for NSS 806. I have an inclinometer, I mounted the inclinometer as depicted in the attached photo. The inclinometer is parallel to the surface of the dish. I then adjusted the dish elevation to be 31.8. Do this sound correct?
Regarding the focal length of the dish. My dish is 6 ft (72 inches) in diameter and I computed the depth of the dish to be approximately 11.5 inches as follows : (72 * 72) / (16 * 11.5) = 28.14. The scale on the Lnb I am using only goes down to 34. Is my calculation correct? Should I simply estimate where 28 is on the lnb scale or should I use the 34 ring.
Regarding the dish elevation. Using dishpointer (website) I found that the elevation for my dish should be 31.8 for NSS 806. I have an inclinometer, I mounted the inclinometer as depicted in the attached photo. The inclinometer is parallel to the surface of the dish. I then adjusted the dish elevation to be 31.8. Do this sound correct?
Regarding the focal length of the dish. My dish is 6 ft (72 inches) in diameter and I computed the depth of the dish to be approximately 11.5 inches as follows : (72 * 72) / (16 * 11.5) = 28.14. The scale on the Lnb I am using only goes down to 34. Is my calculation correct? Should I simply estimate where 28 is on the lnb scale or should I use the 34 ring.
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Some success. I was able to pull in a few channels on tp 4021 L and MTV Brasil in the clear. I am using a WS 6096 meter which has a small display so I am able to see the channels. My Q signal level is only in the 40s. I guess I will need to spend some time adjusting the satellite.
Congratulations Cebu
Yes you need to "play" a lot to adjust your settings to get the best signal in your antenna position..
After set the best adjustments on elevation azimuth you can move (pull in/ out ) "LITTLE BIT" the LNB and check the signal meter.
I have spent a lot time "playing" with this satellite to get the best results on my dish
Have a Fun!!!
Yes this is. You can find English, Spanish, Portuguese languages. If you like the music this satellite is good, some channels have Videos from those languages. TV Guyana and RCN broadcast Movies like Hispasat does..Around 90 channels you can get with 1.8 mts in USA ..2.4 mts could be perfect to get all channels..
Remember this about all this 6footer bashing: Some folks here like to over-compensate for their "insecurites" by getting the largest dish possible.
Therefore, if your limited by space, finances or just want to test it...... 6 foot C-band is better than no C-band!
Cheers, K
Therefore, if your limited by space, finances or just want to test it...... 6 foot C-band is better than no C-band!
Cheers, K
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