Some people also think there is an aesthetic thing. That the AU9 is less ugly.2tonedug said:
I do not know about performance, and would like to hear.
Cheers,
Tom
AT9 vs. AU9
What are the pros and cons between these two dishes? Is it just a size thing?
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I do not know about performance, and would like to hear.
Cheers,
Tom
I have the AT9 dish. Previously I had the 3LNB dish and had it mounted on one of the trim pieces on the eave. When I had the AT9 installed I was told it was too heavy to be mounted that way. It was mounted on the roof surface, and was secured with several struts. I'm not completely certain of the exact number, but it must have been about a dozen new holes in the roof. I wasn't exactly thrilled, but it looks like the install was done right. [Also the dish sits over the garage not over the house.]
It doesn't look like the AU9 "Slimline" is light enough to be mounted on the eave, but it doesn't seem to need the additional struts. That's something, anyway.
For what it's worth I think the AT9 is kind of cool in its "industrial" look. All the struts and that extra 2-LNB head, makes my roof look more geeky.
It doesn't look like the AU9 "Slimline" is light enough to be mounted on the eave, but it doesn't seem to need the additional struts. That's something, anyway.
For what it's worth I think the AT9 is kind of cool in its "industrial" look. All the struts and that extra 2-LNB head, makes my roof look more geeky.
Wow, my slimline came with the monopoles. I would have asked for them anyway, not just because of weight, but also to handle the wind load.lamontcranston said:I have the AT9 dish. Previously I had the 3LNB dish and had it mounted on one of the trim pieces on the eave. When I had the AT9 installed I was told it was too heavy to be mounted that way. It was mounted on the roof surface, and was secured with several struts. I'm not completely certain of the exact number, but it must have been about a dozen new holes in the roof. I wasn't exactly thrilled, but it looks like the install was done right. [Also the dish sits over the garage not over the house.]
It doesn't look like the AU9 "Slimline" is light enough to be mounted on the eave, but it doesn't seem to need the additional struts. That's something, anyway.
For what it's worth I think the AT9 is kind of cool in its "industrial" look. All the struts and that extra 2-LNB head, makes my roof look more geeky.
I've heard you can do an under eave installation, but you have to be certain to hit a joist to carry the weight and wind loads.
Cheers,
Tom
I can deal with aesthetics. I was thinking more along the lines of performance...
I've seen several slimlines installed in my area, all without the monopoles. But, it's not too windy here. Maybe they are optional.tibber said:Wow, my slimline came with the monopoles. I would have asked for them anyway, not just because of weight, but also to handle the wind load.
I've heard you can do an under eave installation, but you have to be certain to hit a joist to carry the weight and wind loads.
Cheers,
Tom
In this post, I compared readings from my AU-9 slim-line dish with another member who is local that has the AT-9. Looks to me like the numbers are very similar.2tonedug said:I can deal with aesthetics. I was thinking more along the lines of performance...
Edit: I also have the monpole installed.
I have a pole mount. I'm assuming I'm OK without the monopole(s)?Dave_S said:In this post, I compared readings from my AU-9 slim-line dish with another member who is local that has the AT-9. Looks to me like the numbers are very similar.
Edit: I also have the monpole installed.
As long as your pole is very stable/sturdy.Meklos said:I have a pole mount. I'm assuming I'm OK without the monopole(s)?
My installer said he only uses the monopole when the dish would be exposed to high wind loads. My dish is on top of my two story roof, probably 40'+ off the ground, not to mention I am on top of a hill.Meklos said:I have a pole mount. I'm assuming I'm OK without the monopole(s)?
I believe the major advantage comes to those who install the AU-9's vs. the AT-9. I believe the AU-9's have common LNB's meaning they just order a replacement and they can be easily swapped out.2tonedug said:What are the pros and cons between these two dishes? Is it just a size thing?
I believe the AT-9 LNB's are not universal. Meaning there are a few different revisions to that LNB which may make replacing it more challenging if you have to do so.
Feel free to jump in here with more details if I have this wrong.
Someone down the road from me has an AT9 on their eve. No support struts either.lamontcranston said:I have the AT9 dish. Previously I had the 3LNB dish and had it mounted on one of the trim pieces on the eave. When I had the AT9 installed I was told it was too heavy to be mounted that way.
That's what the installation video says.Radio Enginerd said:I believe the major advantage comes to those who install the AU-9's vs. the AT-9. I believe the AU-9's have common LNB's meaning they just order a replacement and they can be easily swapped out.
I believe the AT-9 LNB's are not universal. Meaning there are a few different revisions to that LNB which may make replacing it more challenging if you have to do so.
Feel free to jump in here with more details if I have this wrong.
I'll say this: We just got a lot of strong winds and now most my channels are out. So this AT9 of mine may be nice, but I think the wind messed up my elevation settings on it. So maybe having a giant plastic sail on a pole isn't the best in all weather conditions.....
Having said that, it has worked in the rain when my dad's older dish has not. So that's kinda cool.
Having said that, it has worked in the rain when my dad's older dish has not. So that's kinda cool.
That heavy sail sure ain't plastic!
We just had 50-60mph winds in NJ, thing didnt glitch once, but then this massive rain storm came through and I lost the signal for about 10 min (rain was so bad I couldnt even see 2 feet outside.noneroy said:I'll say this: We just got a lot of strong winds and now most my channels are out. So this AT9 of mine may be nice, but I think the wind messed up my elevation settings on it. So maybe having a giant plastic sail on a pole isn't the best in all weather conditions.....
Having said that, it has worked in the rain when my dad's older dish has not. So that's kinda cool.
I have mine installed on the side of my house with 2 monopoles (installed myself).
I could hang off the damm thing and it wont move.
I currently have the 3-lnb dish installed on the eave of my garage. It sits behind my 30ft brick chimney so its easily hidden from the front of the house and road.
Its mounted on the standard 1-5/8" pole mount. What are monopoles? Would the AU-9 be mountable using the standard included mount? The 3-lnb dish has never moved once in 3 years.... even with 60+ mph winds. I'm not sure the DTV installer will know what to do.
There's no way I want ANY HOLES drilled in my roof!!
Its mounted on the standard 1-5/8" pole mount. What are monopoles? Would the AU-9 be mountable using the standard included mount? The 3-lnb dish has never moved once in 3 years.... even with 60+ mph winds. I'm not sure the DTV installer will know what to do.
There's no way I want ANY HOLES drilled in my roof!!
I finally got my AU-9 mounted (sans monopoles). It's fairly secure but I'm thinking I should probably add the monopoles just to shore things up. Can the monopoles be easily installed after the fact, or would I have to remove the dish from the mounting pole to add the monopoles?
The real test would be to compare signals durring heavy rain!Dave_S said:In this post, I compared readings from my AU-9 slim-line dish with another member who is local that has the AT-9. Looks to me like the numbers are very similar.
Edit: I also have the monpole installed.
My AT9 has performed well as far as rain fade is concerned, less out time than the Phase III.
It's also installed without monopoles, held up great last week with constant 50 -60 mph gusts!
You can add the monopoles after the fact.luvdtv04 said:I finally got my AU-9 mounted (sans monopoles). It's fairly secure but I'm thinking I should probably add the monopoles just to shore things up. Can the monopoles be easily installed after the fact, or would I have to remove the dish from the mounting pole to add the monopoles?
The metal ring is pretty easy to bend so you can open it up enough to get them around the mast without removing the dish.
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