True FTA on C-Band

[gordonkearse]

I avoided all that vertical and horizontal junk by installing a new lnb which automatically made the change. Because I did it a couple of years ago, my only option was the BSC621, which was only $50. And it also added ku. But I was setting up a new 10 foot dish for the first time. I'm using a v-box for a positioner -- only because I didn't want to look at that antique analog receiver next to my digital receiver.

I tried using a CW-600P. And your receiver is fine -- even with the N2 software.
It will still function fine for true fta. I tried a Buzz regular. I also tried a fortec ultra, and it worked best because Pansat products blind scan. All these receivers still had the N2 files still installed.

I month ago, I took the jump to HD and bought a used Pansat 9200. It still has the N2 files installed in it, too.

Like me, you're dealing with a lot of questionable factors -- your dish is old and could be warped. Your lnb could be bad. But if you're getting quality, you're very close.

I guess all I can say is think, try different things and be patient. You'll figure it out soon, Grasshopper.

Good luck! And happy satellite hunting!!!!

 

[John Popper]

gordon, are you happy with the v-box? im looking into buying one cause the analog receiver I use to move the dish is giving me hell, it turns on and off automatically, changes channels without prompt, it's a mess

 

[FaT Air]

I'm using a V-box to move a 10 foot steel mesh dish, no complaints. Just wish the 9200 had more programmable positions.

 

[John Popper]

thanks Fat

 

[1captain]

I'm using a V-box to move a 10 foot steel mesh dish, no complaints. Just wish the 9200 had more programmable positions.

Go to the Panerax web site an down load their latest soft-ware for the 9200, in it it you will find a channel editor for the 9200. open it an install on you're compt, then you can added more motor position numbers than just 27 to 49 using the editor.

I use it on a Pan-9000, an it works great with 68 motor locations, could do more but that is all that sat can look at.

 

[John Popper]

Im thinking of using the vbox as standalone, how good is it?

 

[phlatwound]

Im thinking of using the vbox as standalone, how good is it?

There are a few different models of V-box. I have a V-box 6, but have only used it to move dishes in temporary outdoor testing setups. That being said, it has worked well, no issues.

I also have a G-box (used occasionally, in the same manner as above), and have had both of them opened up to look under the hood. The G-Box, while still not what I would call super-robust, appears to be better built than the V-Box.

The G-Box also doubles the counts, so it will provide better stopping resolution than the V-box.

 

[John Popper]

thanks for the info Phlat

 

[Blindowl1234]

John, Gbox here no problems here. Sadoun had some open box ones a few weeks ago on their website.....Blind