Increase signal

[bokkie]

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I think maybe on a long run of 30+ metres wf120 might make a diiffernce.
But for short runs wf100 is more than enough. But that's just my opinion.

[toby69]

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@toby: Does it have a name for 120db?

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use your search engine, like most people do for there info, not mentioning names here.

[McrRed]

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Consensus seems to be better cable is only worth it for very long runs.

If there are problems with the cable run don't forget the terminations. A strand of shielding out of place can be enough to degrade the signal. Motorised dishes, the f-connectors can work loose.

[microchick]

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Waterproofing the F-connectors is another factor. It can be done with a Silicon gel. But the Silicon gel leaves the F-connector loose which can cause truoble with the movement of the motorised satellite dish. Make sure the F-Connectors are tighly fixed.

[McrRed]

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Apologies if it's been posted on here before but this is a really helpful guide by William-1 for fine-tuning motorised systems (in particular to maximise faint feed signals):

[digicon]

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I have a 120cm dish but read on one site that in England ground mounted you are legally allowed 130cm - would this increase be worth the hassle or would the increase in signal strength be minimal ?

Any input would be appreciated
Grahamc

Ground Mounted has no restrictions its only wall mounted, I think a word with your neighbour before you put that 2.4m channel master beside the shed would be a good start though LOL.

As long as it cant be seen as an eyesore or no complaints go for the biggest you can get.

[microchick]

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@Grahamc: Q1: I think as 120 cm is already big enough for the usual satellites therefore a 10cm increase wouldn't bering much changes to the signal.
Q2: You will need to find a willing person who could swap a dish with you. For businesses its a hard time these days and don't think they would be interested in swapping a dish for you. All they would worry about getting rid of their own stock.
Try satsuperstore in Gateshead. Use ****** for info.

[digicon]

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Although Satsuperstore have agreat reputation and know there stuff i am afraid they are also highly over priced for the products they sell, you can source dishes, Motors etc.. cheaper from europe that you can over here, i have recently gone back to using a german retailer for larger dishes and actuators as believe it or not i can get them cheaper and delivered from germany than what i can in my own country and still make a saving.

More than likely due to the very good Euro rate at the moment.

[huston]

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I am not sure where to ask this question.
When caravanning in europe we like to listen to music on UK radio . I set up my satellite system with my Spiderbox 9000HD and get good reception on most TV and radio channels. However reception on Classic FM shows maximum signal quality of about 45% but this can drop to 30% , usually in the morning and then any music is distorted or non existant. Why does this happen?

[microchick]

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The easiest answer to this is just tune your Radio to French Classic FM. strong signal and its Digital audio so no need for a dish or anything. To be honest Classic FM is in most of the European Countries. Unless you want to have British channels only.

The signal issues were discussed in one of the threads, I can't remember exactly which one, but members were reporting bad signal in certain times. Have a good read in the installation section, you might fine that thread.

[gcms]

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the easiest way to increase the signals strenght please installed the bigger size dish than u already installed u r all problem will be solved and u r signal strengh will be increase from 20 t0 30 percent

[bokkie]

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I am not sure where to ask this question.
When caravanning in europe we like to listen to music on UK radio . I set up my satellite system with my Spiderbox 9000HD and get good reception on most TV and radio channels. However reception on Classic FM shows maximum signal quality of about 45% but this can drop to 30% , usually in the morning and then any music is distorted or non existant. Why does this happen?

Question is, where in europe and what size dish are you using?
These are 2 very important factors and without the info, we can't help you.

[huston]

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Thanks for suggestions. We are usually in west of France and the Pyrenees.
I use a 80cm dish. I get good strength signals on other radio and uk TV normally, I was wondering why Classic FM signal quality seems variable . Is it something to do with time of day?
I will see what the french version is like!

[microchick]

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Tweaking the LNB might increase the signal for Classic FM.
Here is a link to French Classic FM. Have a look if you find it interesting then simply tune your radio to its frequency or Scan automatically.
-http://www.radioclassique.fr/

by the way my favourite radio channle in France is RFM ( in the west of France) and for modern music its NRJ (Energy).

[easydigital]

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If your HD dish has moved in the slightest with snow or wind, your picture is probably distorting on HD channels. If this is happening, a technician will need to come out to adjust the dish because of its pinpoint accuracy needs....