AMC 9 - worth a fixed dish? and equipment changes

[hesnodgrass]

Hey guys,

I have just gotten back into the wonderful world of FTA after a few years away. Have a 31" motorized dish with an Invocom Quad QPH-031 going through a Chieta 4x1 switch. Getting a new receiver, still not sure which one, and was curious if I should make any dish changes or additions to my existing setup. Also is it worth getting a fixed dish for AMC 9 for RTV and PBJ. If so what recommendations for a dish and LNB. I am in eastern PA with a good south clearance.

Thanks

 

[Kraven]

I believe your mistaken AMC9 for AMC1 (NBC feeds). RTV and PBJ come in fine on a normal skewed dish. You'd need a skewed dish/2nd lnb mount for those NBCs thought for the moment.

Cheers, K

 

[AcWxRadar]

Kraven,

I don't believe that Hesnodgrass is erring in the sat he is referring to here (as in confusing it with 103W).
I am assuming that since he already has a motorized assembly if it would be worth setting up a dedicated fixed dish for just that one satellite (AMC 9) so that that satellite could be more quickly accessed via a switching matrix instead of waiting for the dish motor to move.... ????

Hesnodgrass, I guess you will have to explain precisely what you were eluding to on this one so that we really do understand you correctly.

RADAR

 

[hesnodgrass]

Kraven and Radar,

I am referring to 83W for RTV and PBJ. All others I would pickup with my motorized dish. I was thinking since I am on 83 a lot it may be worth adding that as a fixed dish through my switch. Just trying to figure out what type of dish I can get away with for 83. Currently my Q meter on my old Viewsat Ultra VS2000 is on about 36 to 40. I am thinking of upgrading my motorized to a 39" then use the 31" for 83 fixed.

Thanks

 

[Magic Static]

Kraven and Radar,

I am referring to 83W for RTV and PBJ. All others I would pickup with my motorized dish. I was thinking since I am on 83 a lot it may be worth adding that as a fixed dish through my switch. Just trying to figure out what type of dish I can get away with for 83. Currently my Q meter on my old Viewsat Ultra VS2000 is on about 36 to 40. I am thinking of upgrading my motorized to a 39" then use the 31" for 83 fixed.


Thanks

Sounds like a good idea. I would put one of those PLL KU LNBF from SatelliteAV on that 31" dish. I bet you increase the signal 20% + over the Invacom on the motorized setup.

 

[FaT Air]

And then, if LOS is clear, add another fixed on 30W.

 

[AcWxRadar]

Sounds like a good idea. I would put one of those PLL KU LNBF from SatelliteAV on that 31" dish. I bet you increase the signal 20% + over the Invacom on the motorized setup.

Hesnodgrass, I'd definitely approve of this venture... And the equipment!

And then, if LOS is clear, add another fixed on 30W.

As well as this one!

RADAR