Dish Motor Has Failed :-(
HI EVERYONE! Looks like I will have renew my Gibertini dish motor as it has completely failed. I have had this one 4 years (thought it would have lasted longer than that), however, what can you do? All...
View ArticleChannel Master multi-feed
Finally, the sun stayed out long enough to do stuff outside. One of the things I wanted to try was setting up the multi-feed for my 1.2m CM dish in hope of recreating it. The goal is to create a...
View ArticleAnything Worth Bothering With Past 30w ?
I could move my dish up a couple of feet to get beyond 30w. Anything much there worth watching
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Experimenting With LNB's
HELLO ALL!! Has anyone on this forum tried experimenting with a 1m dish and motor using different LNBs? I was just thinking about this and it would be interesting to find out. If so, did the results...
View ArticleKu-Band Channel list - TM5402 & Dr Hd D15
Ku band channel list for the TM5402 and Dr Hd D15.
View ArticleQuattro signal puzzle
I am setting up a multiswitch setup for a friend as a favour. I have purchased a Triax TD 78 with an Inverto Quattro Black Ultra LNB. Before I install the dish on his home I thought to try the dish and...
View ArticleDish motor less wear and tear
I have noticed that at the end positions, the actuator gets the biggest stresses and probably the biggest wear and tear. The actuator should have 36V but if I lower it to 24V the speed should be...
View ArticleSecond Satellite Advice
I am thinking of installing a quad DVB-S2 SAT>IP to my network, so I can stream 28.2E channels across my network. I am also thinking of connecting the new system up via unicable, so I only have to...
View Articlelnb changer fot GIBI 150
Today I finished for a Dutch board member , a lnb changer for a Gibertini 1.5 m . Used a new alu rectangular 20 x 30 mm tube leaving the original feedarm unharmed . Managed to use the original...
View ArticleSMW-OA-1400 "Jumbo"
Decided to make separate thread about this antenna, to collect as much as possible information, share experience of using this elderly product of Sweden, and to have some discussions. Antenna's...
View ArticleBadly packed dish - Is it damaged?
I had a delivery today from a UK shop and was frustrated to find all the items in a single oversized box without any padding. Along with the dish, there were several heavy loose items including a 5kg...
View Article52.5 East 0.8 West same dish
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to setup 52.5 and 0.8 on same dish ? I have a 90 cm dish and located outside of Gothenburg, Sweden (57.83, 12.30) My LNB bracket see attachment:
View ArticleGibertini Polarmount Spares
Since my Gibertini polar mount has been taken down I have decided to change the u bolts that clamp it to the pole. All the u-bolts are rusted up, and the adjustment bolt is also bent. Does anyone know...
View Articlemissing frequencies
My new offset Triax TD110 is on Hispasat, elevation 22°.0. Much good info on this site. But everything is fixed by manufacturer: angle and length of arm, angle of LNB, focus, focal length. Finetuning...
View Articlemissing frequencies 30W
My new offset Triax TD110 is on Hispasat, elevation 22°.0. Much good info on this site. But everything is fixed by manufacturer: angle and length of arm, angle of LNB, focus, focal length. Finetuning...
View ArticleChannel Master/Laminas 1.8m project
Welp, today, I picked up a 1.8m Channel Master dish. For me, it's the Holy Grail of dishes (even the 2.4m has less appeal for me - maybe it's TOO big?!) and finally I have it! The dish, the Az/El mount...
View ArticleA bit miffed...
Over the last couple of days, I've resurrected my multi sat setup, due to a 'programming clash' with SWMBO on Saturday evening. Looking at it today, I decided to check to see if there was an updated...
View ArticleHelp Diseqc setup problem
I have a VU duo+2 and two satellite one prime focus (28.2) and the other Triax TD 110. The problem is when I set the box with a Vu+ Dual tuner 1 works just fine or in tuner 2 works fine but with both...
View ArticleA new meter and plans for next year...
My old Satlink meter turned it's toes out earlier this week so a replacement was sought. I was looking for a S2 meter but was struggling to find one for less than £100. Then I came across this :...
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Time to tune your antennas
Hi folks! Just a friendly reminder, that in couple of weeks real possibility is coming to check whether your antenna installed on correct place. That also could be good opportunity to look for good...
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