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You obviously want to receive signals from more than one satellite. The first decision you probably made was between a motor and multiple dishes and/or LNB's (for simplicity, we'll include monobloc LNB's in there).
What are the pros and cons of a motor (meaning motors in general to start with, not just DiSEqC) over multiple LNB's? Well let's cover the obvious ones first.
Motor Pros
*A motor let's you cover a huge range of satellites in the sky, and is only limited by the line of sight you have to both the east and west
* Depending on how many satellites you would have purchased dishes/LNB's for, it's probably less complicated AND cheaper
*It's another fun piece of kit to play with (this may sound daft, but it's nevertheless true in many cases)
* It will probably allow you to buy a slightly smaller dish to achieve the same results as a multi-LNB setup
* It's essential for serious feed-hunting
Motor Cons
*It's much slower to change orbital positions than multiple dishes/switches/LNB's
*It's noisier
*It's initially more difficult to set up correctly (debateable - depends on number of LNB's etc.). It certainly requires more understanding of the scientific and mathematical concepts.
*Could be overkill if you only want say two satellites.
*May be visually more obtrusive if you're trying to placate the neighbors.
OK, now why did you select a DiSEqC motor over a 36V motor?
DiSEqC Pros
*A DiSEqC motor is cheaper
* It's typically smaller than both a 36V H-H and polar mount/actuator setup
*It operates on power supplied from the coaxial cable - no extra cabling runs!
*Most are quieter than 36V motors (at least those with nylon gears like the Moteck)
*They are lighter
DiSEqC Cons
*"What's a 36V motor?" - Hang on, you may not have even considered one!
*They are not as strong as a quality 36V motor/mount
*They can only really carry dishes of up to around 1.1m in diameter
(despite manufacturers claims of 1.2m or even 1.3m)
*They are slower than a 36V motor due to power consumption limits, and hence the need for increased gear ratios
EnjoY!
What are the pros and cons of a motor (meaning motors in general to start with, not just DiSEqC) over multiple LNB's? Well let's cover the obvious ones first.
Motor Pros
*A motor let's you cover a huge range of satellites in the sky, and is only limited by the line of sight you have to both the east and west
* Depending on how many satellites you would have purchased dishes/LNB's for, it's probably less complicated AND cheaper
*It's another fun piece of kit to play with (this may sound daft, but it's nevertheless true in many cases)
* It will probably allow you to buy a slightly smaller dish to achieve the same results as a multi-LNB setup
* It's essential for serious feed-hunting
Motor Cons
*It's much slower to change orbital positions than multiple dishes/switches/LNB's
*It's noisier
*It's initially more difficult to set up correctly (debateable - depends on number of LNB's etc.). It certainly requires more understanding of the scientific and mathematical concepts.
*Could be overkill if you only want say two satellites.
*May be visually more obtrusive if you're trying to placate the neighbors.
OK, now why did you select a DiSEqC motor over a 36V motor?
DiSEqC Pros
*A DiSEqC motor is cheaper
* It's typically smaller than both a 36V H-H and polar mount/actuator setup
*It operates on power supplied from the coaxial cable - no extra cabling runs!
*Most are quieter than 36V motors (at least those with nylon gears like the Moteck)
*They are lighter
DiSEqC Cons
*"What's a 36V motor?" - Hang on, you may not have even considered one!
*They are not as strong as a quality 36V motor/mount
*They can only really carry dishes of up to around 1.1m in diameter
(despite manufacturers claims of 1.2m or even 1.3m)
*They are slower than a 36V motor due to power consumption limits, and hence the need for increased gear ratios
EnjoY!
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