What brand dish is this?

[oldsmobile]

Today I learned that 30W is just where I thought it was from my location, but one absolutely NEEDS a working LNBF to pull it in. Big thanks to local FTA guy drunk247 for the loaner!

Tomorrow, the FedEx truck should be delivering a SatelliteAV 36" dish with two LNB kit () , which I'm going to install for 123 and 125.

 

[phlatwound]

That LNBF setup is for satellites with 4 degrees of separation, don't think it will work on a 2 degree separation (123-125).

 

[oldsmobile]

That LNBF setup is for satellites with 4 degrees of separation, don't think it will work on a 2 degree separation (123-125).

Hmmm...well, it's on its way. I suppose I will find out how to fabricate a mount for the 123.

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[Titanium]

Wescopc had a thread a few years ago about modifying two bullet LNBFs for two degree separation reception with a 1.2m dish.

Unfortunately, the forum will no longer allow access to this post:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/151258-building-1-2-meter-dish-2-spacing.html

No bracket will provide 2 degrees reception as the LNBFs placed side by side are 4 degree spacing. Bob ground the housing and scalar down to the feedhorn casting then glued them together.

 

[drunk247]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/galaxy18-amc21-on-one-dish-2-lnbs.337653/

This thread shows what he is describing.

 

[Titanium]

Here is the link: http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/.151258

Thanks Scott for showing me how to link to OLD, OLD, OLD posts!

 

[oldsmobile]

Guys, thanks for the link! I know those birds are slightly closer than 4 degrees apart but I wasn't evidently remembering that when I ordered. Not sure if I want to make a custom width dual lnbf or not. I suppose I could go 121/125 and put up another for 123 too. Hmm...

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[polgyver]

Latest pictures.

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Your second photo, .jpg number ending with 88, shows that the "J" pipe leans towards dish, thus its shorter end is not vertical. Is it just my optical illusion?
For Toronto, the elevation for Hispasat is 20 degree, even less than for Harrisburg, and the dish's bracket allows for such an angle.
It is easier to sweep (pan, or, scan) left to right when the mast is plumb.
Cheers, polgyver

 

[oldsmobile]

Your second photo, .jpg number ending with 88, shows that the "J" pipe leans towards dish, thus its shorter end is not vertical. Is it just my optical illusion?

Nope, it's not plumb. That's intentional, to clear the down spout. It works anyhow, but I certainly see your point. I tried it at perfectly vertical but had an obstruction.

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[Andrew K]

Here in Ohio Hispasat 30W is just a hair below 20 degrees above the horizon. I used a satellite locating app on my iPhone to see where it is located in order to place my dish in a good spot, and I had to strategically place it so that I can clear the neighbor's house. This is what I'm talking about (see photo)...

I didn't have any problems when I had the dish mounted on the roof. I could even get 15W reliably.