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icu1954

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i was thinking of taking my ku lnb and mount it directly at the 12:00 oclock position or 6:eek:clock position on my c band scaler ring to see if i can get my ku channels right along with my c band channels on the same satellite without doing the 6 degrees if it was mounted at the 9:00 and 3:00 position..what do you think?:rolleyes:
 
doubt it would work as you wouldnt be on the focal spot. Its easier to have it on the side

also...could you help us out and actually put a better subject line in your threads. Makes it easier for folks to see. Thanks!
 
If you put it at 12 or 6, it would mean you are trying to see a satellite above or below the arc (where they do not exist). If the ku lnb is at the 3 or 9 position, you are still looking directly at the arc. It also allows you to tweek the dish to the left or right trying to find the sweet spot. 12 or 6 could work if you had a automatic vertical adjustment tool on your dish (yet to be invented).
 
They do make 2 and even 3 axis controllers. They are typically priced beyond hobbyists prices though. Some hobbyists have found ways to do just this. More of a commercial broadcaster thing.

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if you mount it above or below, then the lnb will be aiming above or below the arc, picking up nothing....so no, it will not work
 
I was thinking of doing something like that. Sort of an experiment. I'm glad someone was thinking of that Idea and posted it.
 
Can someone explain the 6 degree measurement if a c band and KU band Lnb is placed besides each other. Does that means both lnbs are not positioned on the same satellite if I move it on a motor.
 
Can someone explain the 6 degree measurement if a c band and KU band Lnb is placed besides each other. Does that means both lnbs are not positioned on the same satellite if I move it on a motor.

the lnbs will be aiming approximately 6 degrees apart in the sky....so no, they can not both be aimed at the same satellite without moving the dish
 
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