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#1 ·
I have a 3 NLB 18X20 dish with no SWM. I am trying to use it in my RV with an H 25 receiver. I can not get the satellite to communicate with my receiver. I hooked it up directly and used a signal meter....got nothing! What am I missing or doing wrong?
 
#27 ·
Definition of PLUMB

: a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
- out of plumb or off plumb

: out of vertical or true

Level : a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube

For those of you who don't know the difference.
 
#29 ·
peds48 said:
Definition of PLUMB

: a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
- out of plumb or off plumb

: out of vertical or true

Level : a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube

For those of you who don't know the difference.
Except some levels have bubbles to check vertical for plumb.

I really doubt you're dropping a plumbline to check you dish installation.
 
#31 ·
peds48 said:
Definition of PLUMB

: a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
- out of plumb or off plumb

: out of vertical or true

Level : a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube

For those of you who don't know the difference.
So you are saying that a mast can't be level and plumb, yes?
 
#33 ·
veryoldschool said:
Except some levels have bubbles to check vertical for plumb.
...
That's the way my level is,

In fact it has three bubbles for horizontal, vertical, and 45 degree diagonal. :)

But as you say, :backtotop

I wonder what progress the TS has made on finally getting that PIII dish aligned for his RV?
 
#34 ·
studechip said:
So you are saying that a mast can't be level and plumb, yes?
No, everybody else is.
 
#35 ·
veryoldschool said:
Except some levels have bubbles to check vertical for plumb.

I really doubt you're dropping a plumbline to check you dish installation.
the mast might have a "bubble" which you use to level and plum the mast….
 
#37 ·
Exactly, you are using the level to plumb the mast. that is what I have been saying. don't know what you keep saying differently. When I said "plumb" I meant to make straight the vertical direction. and by leveling, is to make straight the horizontal direction
 
#38 ·
peds48 said:
Exactly, you are using the level to plumb the mast. that is what I have been saying. don't know what you keep saying differently. When I said "plumb" I meant to make straight the vertical direction. and by leveling, is to make straight the horizontal direction
I was just giving you a hard time for saying "level and plumb" since it can't be. I get your point though.
 
#39 ·
Finally!
studechip said:
I was just giving you a hard time for saying "level and plumb" since it can't be. I get your point though.
Finally!
 
#41 ·
veryoldschool said:
I was with you up until you posted the definitions, where it seemed to go sideways. "I know you knew...."
Alright then, at least we are on the same page
 
#42 ·
HoTat2 said:
You say you have an older 3 lnb 18x20, this dish does not recieve the HD channels. It also aligns on the 101 sat. As has been stated, with this dish, you will not recieve any signal with the H25 reciever. If you have a D10, D12, or R16, R22, then you can use this dish and recieve ONLY SD programing. Also, what kind of meter are you using? If you paid less then $60.00 for it, it is worthless for finding the CORRECT sat. Good luck
The 3 LNBF 18" x 20" dish (Phase III) actually aligns to the 110 sat. longitude position. The 101 and 119 slots are then received ± 9° in azimuth off-axis from there. Ideally at least.
You peak the 101 and the other 2 fall inline
 
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