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  • joseram2000
    Board Senior Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 271

    #61
    Re: Increase signal

    And hold well to not happen again, if moved was because it was well placed at the time

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    • Satphoenix
      Experienced Board Member
      • Oct 2012
      • 999

      #62
      Re: Increase signal

      Ohh, there can be a bit more to optimize with same dish,

      - position of lnb
      - rotation of lnb
      - better cables and switches
      - better lnb
      - better f-plugs
      If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans!

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      • easydigital
        Board Senior Member
        • Nov 2010
        • 289

        #63
        Re: Increase signal

        How to increase signal by 5-7 points!

        hxxp://youtu.be/0LbSYvoiEkI

        The microwaves pass through clear plastic easier than white plastic, I guess its the thickness and the fact that it's clear. Satellite maufacturers have known about this for years. They use white or frosted covers to stop the sun from entering the LNB.
        helped use "Thanks"

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        • buiacco
          Experienced Member
          • Sep 2011
          • 356

          #64
          Re: Increase signal

          Hi easydigital,
          one question about the video on *******.
          But Is the mirror attached to the LNB built in pure plastic?
          It should be useful if someone could refer this trick pratically done and
          the final results!
          Best regards.

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          • KVF1966
            Board Senior Member
            • Dec 2012
            • 279

            #65
            Re: Increase signal

            Hi guys! And what to do if the satellite dish appeared rust. And how it can affect the signal level?

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            • bokkie
              Experienced Board Member
              • Feb 2012
              • 1561

              #66
              Re: Increase signal

              If your dish is rusty and the rust is penetrating or corroding the dish, it will effect the signal. If it is just surface rust it probably wouldnt, but you could sand it down and give it a light coat of paint to stop it from corroding.
              But if it is eating into the dish, you will need to replace it eventually.

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              • mahrkpat
                Experienced Board Member
                • Jun 2012
                • 1493

                #67
                Re: Increase signal

                Originally posted by easydigital
                How to increase signal by 5-7 points!

                hxxp://youtu.be/0LbSYvoiEkI

                The microwaves pass through clear plastic easier than white plastic, I guess its the thickness and the fact that it's clear. Satellite maufacturers have known about this for years. They use white or frosted covers to stop the sun from entering the LNB.
                I can not see what difference it would make if is clear plastic or coloured plastic
                when we are dealing with such high frequencies, remember the dish it self can
                be painted any colour without reduction of signal strength it is the focusing of
                the lnb which is more relevant.

                Originally posted by KVF1966
                Hi guys! And what to do if the satellite dish appeared rust. And how it can affect the signal level?
                The rust it self will not affect the signal strength if you ****** you will a lot
                of rusty satellite dishes still doing the job.
                If you are getting good signal you know what they say don't fix it if it ain't
                broken.
                Liked my post then push the sigpic button.

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                • easydigital
                  Board Senior Member
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 289

                  #68
                  Re: Increase signal

                  HiYa bokkie
                  Personally I'm going to try it on old LMB 1st and test if there any signal difference the plastic is clear and thin then seal from water, interesting project for fringe reception....
                  helped use "Thanks"

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                  • Satphoenix
                    Experienced Board Member
                    • Oct 2012
                    • 999

                    #69
                    Re: Increase signal

                    Originally posted by KVF1966
                    Hi guys! And what to do if the satellite dish appeared rust. And how it can affect the signal level?
                    A rusty surface has a negative influence of the reflection quality of your dish.
                    Signal will go down.
                    This could happen after years.

                    My personal advice:

                    Don't wast time and money in repair, only change the dish.
                    If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans!

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                    • easydigital
                      Board Senior Member
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 289

                      #70
                      Re: Increase signal

                      I would recommend you invest in a aluminium dish they never go rusty and a light weight with good signal level......
                      helped use "Thanks"

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                      • mahrkpat
                        Experienced Board Member
                        • Jun 2012
                        • 1493

                        #71
                        Re: Increase signal

                        Originally posted by Satphoenix
                        A rusty surface has a negative influence of the reflection quality of your dish.
                        Signal will go down.
                        This could happen after years.

                        My personal advice:

                        Don't wast time and money in repair, only change the dish.
                        It is not the rust that will have a negative influence but if it leads to the dish
                        becoming warped in some way that will affect it, if we look at mesh dishes we
                        see that not having a smooth surface does not make a difference.
                        Liked my post then push the sigpic button.

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                        • Satphoenix
                          Experienced Board Member
                          • Oct 2012
                          • 999

                          #72
                          Re: Increase signal

                          Originally posted by mahrkpat
                          It is not the rust that will have a negative influence...
                          Are you sure?

                          As far as I know iron oxide has a lower reflection value and more absorbtion of the waves you need for sat-receiving.

                          I'have changed a 60cm dish with rust and the new one (57cm) had a better signal performance with the same lnb and cable.
                          If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans!

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                          • Mobley3
                            Experienced Board Member
                            • Jun 2012
                            • 722

                            #73
                            Re: Increase signal

                            There would have to be a substantial amount of rust on a dish for it to cause problems with reception, small patches of rust should be dealt with in normal yearly maintenance which I would recommend to anyone in order to keep their viewing problem free, checking cables and connections for water ingress etc. A light sanding and rust primer before a coat of matt paint usually is sufficient for most repairs.

                            Regards Mobley3


                            mobley3

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                            • KVF1966
                              Board Senior Member
                              • Dec 2012
                              • 279

                              #74
                              Re: Increase signal

                              Among other things rusty antenna has unsightly especially if installed on the facade of the house, when it becomes warmer take away the dish remove rust and put fresh paint.

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                              • kalpikos
                                Experienced Board Member
                                • Sep 2011
                                • 7663

                                #75
                                Re: Increase signal

                                In my opinion, If your dish is rusty,
                                and you have noticed that the signal you receive is very low ,
                                and the cause of that is the rusty dish,
                                it isn't worth to spent your time to fix and paint your dish.

                                The price of a brand new dish isn't so high.

                                Buy a new one , and of course a little bigger
                                and enjoy !!!
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