I have a 1000.4 EA dish and wish to have

[SteveRiz]

the capabilities to receive the western arc when we RV, as many time my line of site for the eastern arc is blocked.

I know I need a new LNB for this to happen, but does the ARM need to be replaced too?

Thank you

 

[rvvaquero]

No.

 

[boba]

Just Ebay a Western Arc LNB

 

[TechWriter]

I know I need a new LNB for this to happen, but does the ARM need to be replaced too?

No, I RV with a 1000.4 EA & WA too. However, I've found it's better and easier to swap out the arm & LNB (2 bolts into metal) instead of swapping LNBs (4 screws into plastic) . . .

 

[NYDutch]

I only remove the two screws that connect the LNB to the plastic arm adapter to change from EA to WA and back. It only takes a minute or two using a small pocket screwdriver.

 

[TechWriter]

I only remove the two screws that connect the LNB to the plastic arm adapter to change from EA to WA and back. It only takes a minute or two using a small pocket screwdriver.

I'm betting that the metal will last longer than the plastic, Dutch.

 

[SteveRiz]

OK, thanks. A few years ago, I purchased the Accutrac 3 plus, which I recently dug out of my closet. I'm a bit rusty on the usage. As I remember, I connected the coax to the middle port of the LNB, and tune/fine tune until all three satellites are peaked? Then I take the Accutrac out of the line and run a check switch on my 211k?

I remember the batteries didn't last, so I didn't use them.

I'm rusty because I kept the 1000.4 dish in the garage and we recently restarted our RV trips.

Thank you

No, I RV with a 1000.4 EA & WA too. However, I've found it's better and easier to swap out the arm & LNB (2 bolts into metal) instead of swapping LNBs (4 screws into plastic) . . .

 

[TechWriter]

A few years ago, I purchased the Accutrac 3 plus, which I recently dug out of my closet. I'm a bit rusty on the usage. As I remember, I connected the coax to the middle port of the LNB, and tune/fine tune until all three satellites are peaked? Then I take the Accutrac out of the line and run a check switch on my 211k?

I remember the batteries didn't last, so I didn't use them.

Yeah, the Accutrac III+ the meter I love to hate. Very buggy.

I think with this meter, the sat strengths (below) always appear in this order (from to to bottom):

• 119, 110, 129
• 77, 72.7, 61.5

Yes, running on batteries not a good idea with this meter.

For the Western Arc, you're supposed to peak on 119:

For the Eastern Arc, you peak on 72.7:

 

[NYDutch]

I'm betting that the metal will last longer than the plastic, Dutch.

I would guestimate I've done well over a hundred LNB swaps so far, with no signs of anything wearing out. The key is to not over tighten the screws. I figured if the plastic threaded holes in the adapter do wear out, I can just drill on through and use longer screws with wing nuts. That would make the swap completely tools free, just like the rest of my tripod and dish setup. I also have an extra adapter on hand that came with one of my LNB's.

 

[SteveRiz]

Thanks

Buggy, in what sense? Also, do you have to change the voltage on the Accutrac to 18 volts or something when aiming?

Thank you

Yeah, the Accutrac III+ the meter I love to hate. Very buggy.

 

[TechWriter]

Buggy, in what sense?

My favorite bug was when the display powered up as a mirror image of itself.

Other bugs: Display would just flash on and off on power up. Unit would not power up with a fresh set of batteries.

Also, do you have to change the voltage on the Accutrac to 18 volts or something when aiming?

I just powered the meter up and ran it in default mode. However, I stopped using the Accutrac.