how to receive Turksat in blocks of flats
Hi first of all its my first post so greetings to every body. my issue is about setting up the reciever but I dont know if I am in the right area. I would like to explain properly so that I may get the...
View Articlefeed horn f/d 0.5 for offset dish
can you recommend a feed horn for offset dish with f/d 0.5 Is there a lnb for offset dish with f/d 0.5
View ArticleSetting up CM 1.8m on motorised polar mount
Howdy! Finally got the CH 1.8m dish, (Progress previously: https://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/1-8m-raven-install-begins.161028/) Couple of questions.. From what I understand I have to set it...
View ArticleDish Flop on C band dish
What causes dish flop .Has the attachment of the actuator to the dish any bearing on dish flop.
View ArticleFeedhorn ident
Chanced across these on ebay today. They look like Prodelin to me, but could be some Chinese clones, I suppose. Or for some non-Ku band?? It will be interesting to see what opening angle they have, and...
View ArticleJaeger 1224 restoration/modification
OK, have this motor laying on balcony already several days, but did not do much with it. First of all, motor is quiet old and has lots of oxidation and corrosion. Secondly, many screws, nuts and bolts...
View ArticlePort Usage atm
In preperation for changes in my Vbox arangements .. The first of a combined AZ/EL 2 positioner unit being planned ...I thought it would be prudent to note the various switches and ports currently in...
View Articlefew questions about Channel Master dish 1.8
Dear Channel Master 1.8 dish owners would you please measure distance between 4 dish hole centres that hold dish to mount are there 2 types of the dish back az /el mount - Rx only type Is like 1.2 CM...
View ArticleMetropolitan Opera on Satellite
Hi folks, I wonder if there is anyone who can possibly help with a question about seeing broadcasts of opera performances relayed to Europe. I have a friend who will be moving soon to Europe (Spain to...
View ArticleBlowing a Fuse
I bought a new lnb for my sky dish this week an 8 port lnb. Also bought new cable to go with it. I hooked three of my sky boxes up no problem. When i hook the fourth one by screwing the cable into the...
View ArticleNew House New Setup
I appreciate some advice if anyone is kind enough to help me. I am moving into a new house soon, I would like to keep my satellite dish's but would like to do the following: I'd like to have 6 sky hd...
View ArticleUnusual dish - what could it be?
On ebay (item 281564035654 ), there is an unusal looking dish for sale. Very unusual shape. Seems to have waveguide(s) instead of LNBs leading to the back of the dish. Clearly not for sat-reception,...
View ArticleNice dish what is it please ?
My bro spotted this today whilst out metal detecting in Lincolnshire uk, I think the garden backed onto the farmers field, nice dish what size would it be ? and its use pointing in the direction it is...
View ArticleDummy PLFrame
View attachment 72688 Scanning 23.5E yesterday I noticed a "dummy PLFrame" What are dummy PLFrames please?
View ArticleDark Motor Question
Does anyone know if it's at all possible to extend the range of a Dark Motor beyond the specified 80° limits? I just need a few more degrees.
View ArticleTests of 120cm antennas
OK, as I got more or less enough 120cm antennas I am going to perform some tests of them this year. Only plastic dishes will participate in this competition, I also have couple of 120cm metal dishes,...
View ArticleLatitude differs
I have just been googling my latitude and I have found that my location differs to my gps on my phone. My phone says View attachment 72879 But looking up Westlands aerodrome View attachment 72880 So...
View ArticleDish Size for 39E in Glasgow
hey anyone on here know what size of dish I would need for 39 east in glasgow
View ArticleMeasuring angles
Hi! I have idea to make some device to be able to measure vertical leaning angle of satellite dish very precisely, I mean with precision 0,01*. I have digital protractor which provides 0,1* precision....
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