dish size 80cm

Re: dish size 80cm

if it`s a dual lnb you have to focus on the sat with the lower signal.
but it`s very complicated to get really a good signal strength on both sats at the same time like i mentioned before
cheers

You'll never get a strength signal from two sattelites with a dual LNB !!!

[os2222]

Re: dish size 80cm

if it`s a dual lnb you have to focus on the sat with the lower signal.
but it`s very complicated to get really a good signal strength on both sats at the same time like i mentioned before
cheers

[superbug]

Re: dish size 80cm

so where do you point the dish? between the two sats with a little fine adjustment

i beleve so hope it has instructions..

Re: dish size 80cm

So when you set the dish up try and get the best signal on the weakest transponders? is this right, ive got a fixed dish and cant lock on some of the weaker transponders.

Yes you are right, but sometimes fixing one transponder would affect other, when set up the dish try to get over 80% signal and quality for all transponders and then you can relax and enjoy !

good post thanks

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[steddie2.5]

Re: dish size 80cm

So when you set the dish up try and get the best signal on the weakest transponders? is this right, ive got a fixed dish and cant lock on some of the weaker transponders.

[Jerry2020]

Re: dish size 80cm

Note that different transponders may have different signal levels.
Look for the weaker ones.

[steddie2.5]

Re: dish size 80cm

so where do you point the dish? between the two sats with a little fine adjustment

[superbug]

Re: dish size 80cm

uff i would recommend you to reconsider your decision. dual lnb`s are always problematic and with a small dish you are in danger that you cannot receive both sats at the same time if the weather condition is bad.
better you use two single ones

this is a full kit from a satelitte shop so i hope its ok as its advertised
"astra-hotbird" dish...cheers

[superbug]

Re: dish size 80cm

for astra look at this footprint :



for hotbird look here :



it depends on wich area you are

good post thanks

[superbug]

Re: dish size 80cm

have you ordered a special clamp for the lnb or will it fit in a standard one?

ive ordered a complete kit with all fittings, mounts and coax...£55

Re: dish size 80cm

uff i would recommend you to reconsider your decision. dual lnb`s are always problematic and with a small dish you are in danger that you cannot receive both sats at the same time if the weather condition is bad.
better you use two single ones

0.1 Db on a 80cm dish is more then enougth for europe, on this satellites and using like you suggested two independent LNB's

[os2222]

Re: dish size 80cm

just ordered dual lnb thanks

uff i would recommend you to reconsider your decision. dual lnb`s are always problematic and with a small dish you are in danger that you cannot receive both sats at the same time if the weather condition is bad.
better you use two single ones

Re: dish size 80cm

For Astra look at this footprint :



For Hotbird look here :



It depends on wich area you are

[CORONIS]

Re: dish size 80cm

80 is enought for what you wan't.

65-90 is enought for what you wan't.[/

Re: dish size 80cm

going to buy a new motorised dish . would like to lock on to astra and hotbird sats..i live in south wales so would an 80cm be ok..?

80 is enought for what you wan't.