Added lnbf for 105 today

[fafhrd2]

Finally got around to using my last ku lnbf for feed hunting on 105. It is the one clamped to pvc with red c clamp. Please see photos. The pic of the red lnb is on my Superdish at 101 W. The rubber band allows flexibility in aiming. Also, really getting high SQ with the 2.4 m dish on 105 on Echo test pattern channel -- 80% or so. I will be moving my 76 cm dish to 91 W or 99 W for more feeds. It is on 97 now.

 

[turbosat]

Sticks and c-clamps, rubber bands! Now that is fta engineering ,lol.

 

[pedrogarcia]

Hope that isn't poison ivy in the background

 

[Dee_Ann]

Finally got around to using my last ku lnbf for feed hunting on 105. It is the one clamped to pvc with red c clamp. Please see photos. The pic of the red lnb is on my Superdish at 101 W. The rubber band allows flexibility in aiming. Also, really getting high SQ with the 2.4 m dish on 105 on Echo test pattern channel -- 80% or so. I will be moving my 76 cm dish to 91 W or 99 W for more feeds. It is on 97 now.

LOL!!! And I thought the stuff I did was kooky!

 

[PANHANDLER]

WOW!!!! And to think i spent $300.00 on a motorized ku system , what was i thinking , great job fhfhrd2.

 

[tvropro]

As long as it works

 

[putney]

I'm diggin' it!
::up

 

[Mr Tony]

very cool

 

[daydreamer]

Hope that isn't poison ivy in the background

That would be one way to make sure nobody messes with your satellite dishes.

 

[madmadworld]

guess i need another dish now just to test with lol
looks like fun.

 

[Blindowl1234]

Nobody mentioned duct tape...the FTA'ers friend lol...Blind

 

[tvropro]

Nobody mentioned duct tape...the FTA'ers friend lol...Blind

I prefer bubble gum

But honestly nothing is better than a well engineered modification, if you need longevity.

 

[AcWxRadar]

Red Green would be proud!

That is good! I must give your set up 10.0 points for creative ingenuity!

HOTDOG! :

RADAR

 

[fafhrd2]

Thanks all for the mostly complimentary comments! I am truly somewhat kooky, or so my friends think. I have been considering a more ecofriendly approach to mounting the lnbs, for instance bamboo rods instead of pvc or steel/aluminum and tough vines which grow near the dish to secure the lnbs to the bamboo. Not sure about poison ivy.

 

[AcWxRadar]

Thanks all for the mostly complimentary comments! I am truly somewhat kooky, or so my friends think. I have been considering a more ecofriendly approach to mounting the lnbs, for instance bamboo rods instead of pvc or steel/aluminum and tough vines which grow near the dish to secure the lnbs to the bamboo. Not sure about poison ivy.

Now some bamboo supports would really look swell!

All kidding aside, I have been pondering bamboo for my cabin along the river, simply for the aesthetic appearance. Not sure which variety would do best in my climate here. But, I have been looking into the different varieties. The ones that I like the best aren't suitable for the climate and soil here.

But, I bet they'd look nice with your dish!

RADAR

 

[Dee_Ann]

Thanks all for the mostly complimentary comments! I am truly somewhat kooky, or so my friends think. I have been considering a more ecofriendly approach to mounting the lnbs, for instance bamboo rods instead of pvc or steel/aluminum and tough vines which grow near the dish to secure the lnbs to the bamboo. Not sure about poison ivy.

Actually I like your idea a lot! I think I will try it myself, it's so insanely simple that even I could manage something like this.

Now, to find some long sticks. And like some duck tape. Or something.