Need 3 Ribs for Orbitron S-8.5 ?

[Gooch]

Due to falling tree limb, I need about 3 ribs for an Orbitron S-8.5. Anybody know where I can get some?

 

[rv1pop]

Need pictures! what does it look lkike? and What should it look like?

 

[Anole]

Pop has a good point.
Some of us may have or see such a dish and just not know what it is.
Pop - good to see ya postin' again. - :up

As an alternative, what do you think about picking up a new used dish and just replacing your damaged one?
Then -you- could offer free Orbitron ribs to the needy! -

 

[Gooch]

Looks like this. I just need a couple of ribs.

I don't use it very much. It may be easier/cheaper to replace it with a solid 6' dish.

 

[Gray1]

isnt this the dish that uses the lock strips to hold down the wire mesh to the ribs?

 

[Gooch]

Correct. In the documentation they are called "mesh clips"

 

[i4tas]

i completely took apart this BUD.

It is either 8.5 ft or 10 ft, if you can tell by the picture if it is the same I could send some parts out. The parts are at my cabin so I can't measure or tell your exactly what i have... I have a few pics though.

 

[Gooch]

Thanks for the pic and your offer. However, I am reconsidering trying to repair the dish and am now looking to get a Fortec FS6D (6 foot). I'm only interested in the FTA stuff so that should do the job. Thanks again for replying.

 

[Cadsulfide]

Gooch;

Before you spend $$, ask around, look around while driving. The new 6' dishes are fine, but free older dishes leave some extra $$ for new recievers, lnb's, cable, etc.

 

[Gooch]

Gooch;

Before you spend $$, ask around, look around while driving. The new 6' dishes are fine, but free older dishes leave some extra $$ for new recievers, lnb's, cable, etc.

I have never seen another BUD in this part of NJ. Mostly cable with some DISH and DTV but no BUDs. It will be a lot easier on me to just get a new 6' and be done with it.