LocutusOfBorg
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TEK figures were close since I came up with a focal distance of 52.71 inches. With the existing pre-drilled holes (5 of them on each panel), I could only get out to 51.5 inches. So, my options are to drill more mounting holes or get longer support rods. I just happen to still have my old Paraclipse rods that are longer than the TEK rods. I'll give them a try. Anyway, calculating the focal distance gave me the opportunity to do the string test also. Surprise, surprise, surprise! The string test is good.It can't be wrong to check yourself!
See e.g. this thread: Dish Specs, Trust But Verify!
Greetz,
A33