Is AMC-4 and IA-5 close enough to use 1 dish?

[ShaneLinder]

If I get a motor, does that mean I only need one LNBF? And wouldn't that increase the quality of reception?

 

[PSB]

Will not increase the quality of the digital signals but there will be MANY more!

One LNBF will work for all the satellites.

With the Invacom QPH-031 you would even get circular and linear digital signals!

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

If I get a motor, does that mean I only need one LNBF? And wouldn't that increase the quality of reception?

I would say get a motor for sure-only about $75 and great fun!

 

[Mr Tony]

but if you are doing the 2LNB idea (and one satellite is weaker) then yes you probably will gain some points by using a motor instead. The dish will be fixed directly on that satellite and not rely on an offset bounce

 

[ShaneLinder]

Isn't a motor controlled by the reciever inside the house? If so, then the reciever would need to be compatable with the motor. If a motor only costs $75, I would rather go that route than pick up a second satellite with an offset bounce. Of course I will still have to pay a satellite tech to set it up for me but I would probbally messup my dish installing a second LNB too.

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Yes, the receiver would need to be compatable, but with the Fortec that is no problem. Many here use the SG-2100 motor. You could install yourself if you have the patience! Since you like religous channels, you would have a few more to choose from. GBN on AMC6 comes to mind and there are some on IA5 as well.

 

[Mr Tony]

Isn't a motor controlled by the reciever inside the house? If so, then the reciever would need to be compatable with the motor. .

yes and yes. The receiver you have in your signature will work just fine with a motorAnd once it set up, you dont have to worry about it. When you change satellite it wil automatically move (after you set it up)