Coolsat 5000

[cowboy1]

hey guy's i have a question, is the coolsat 5000 receiver c/ku band or just ku band? i'm trying to get c band channels with an offset antenna 1.2 meters would it be posible? like stmex 5 and 6 they broadcast at 41 db
and maybe others satellite that broadcast at 41db and higher
i have the lnb for it bsc621 c/ku tank you.

 

[dfergie]

It is C-and Ku band capable...

 

[cowboy1]

Tank you,would it be posible to get c band channels with an offset antenna? 1,2 meter tank's again.

 

[dfergie]

Your Welcome! Check this Thread, will look for more...(I have 8' and 10' BUD's for this)another Like thread..

 

[tdti1]

Tank you,would it be posible to get c band channels with an offset antenna? 1,2 meter tank's again.

I would not go below 8.5' for C-band in North America.

 

[Tron]

1.2 meter dishes for C-band work on a few satellites for analog, not very well for digital. Using an antenna that small is more of a fun experiment than a serious means of receiving C-band.

 

[Anole]

6 foot? why yes, I am.

Let's see if any of the instigators will correct me, but...

I read all the miniBUD threads, above.
They were a lot of fun.
In the end, one of the major proponents moved to a Fortec Star 6' (180cm)
To motorize it, you could use the modest-priced H-180 motor and Vbox controller.
The dual band LNBF seemed to be the icing on the cake for C and Ku.

I haven't heard anyone criticize this lash-up other than the old timers with their 8', 10', and 12' dishes who've been running since the 80's...
So, if there really is a down side, it's not been well presented.

Also, I think anyone discussing this, should make clear whether they are interested in analog or the digital transmissions.
I myself, would not be interested in going analog.
So, if that's a problem, it should be made known.

 

[techno935]

I myself, would not be interested in going analog.
So, if that's a problem, it should be made known.

You know that gets me thinking. All of the analog feeds that exisit on C-band....how much longer will they be around? I've always thought about that. Will they be around for a while or will they all end up in DVB one day? Including the syndication feeds.

 

[Mr Tony]

some of the syndicated feeds are going digital but I think analog might be around for a few more years