That's pretty clever! Far beyond my abilities...
Experimental Small Slimline3 Dish
Experimental dish is ready for full testing, this small dish is configured for 99-101-103 operation to the head thats above gold rails.
If successful I plan on replacing the head with a slimline 3 LNB.
First test with birdog meter shows strong 101 reading of (201)
Over the next couple of days I will test and report back about 99-103 signals.
This dish will be for fair weather operation,camping tailgating etc.
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If successful I plan on replacing the head with a slimline 3 LNB.
First test with birdog meter shows strong 101 reading of (201)
Over the next couple of days I will test and report back about 99-103 signals.
This dish will be for fair weather operation,camping tailgating etc.
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If this works I'll be the first to buy one off of you on eBay
It works but with mixed results.In a nut shell I can get 80 on any given transponder for 103(c) or 99(c) but not at the same time. small adjustments to the tilt and elevation bring up one set and lower the others.
Conclusion is that the dish is slightly the wrong shape,but 101 stays rock solid the whole time.
As far as I'm concerned it's a keeper 229 HGTV HD and 359 Fox business news HD worked easily.
I will keep testing and report back.LNB plastic eye is 13.5 inches away from the face of the dish.
Conclusion is that the dish is slightly the wrong shape,but 101 stays rock solid the whole time.
As far as I'm concerned it's a keeper 229 HGTV HD and 359 Fox business news HD worked easily.
I will keep testing and report back.LNB plastic eye is 13.5 inches away from the face of the dish.
just a suggestion, but maybe the dish needs to be flattened slightly horizontallyMatt9876 said:It works but with mixed results.In a nut shell I can get 80 on any given transponder for 103(c) or 99(c) but not at the same time. small adjustments to the tilt and elevation bring up one set and lower the others.
Conclusion is that the dish is slightly the wrong shape,but 101 stays rock solid the whole time.
As far as I'm concerned it's a keeper 229 HGTV HD and 359 Fox business news HD worked easily.
I will keep testing and report back.LNB plastic eye is 13.5 inches away from the face of the dish.
I think a phase 3 dish with an adapter at the correct focal point will do the trick nicely.doctor j said:
I will keep at this till I get it working correctly,First try and it almost worked.
Matt, it sounds like the round dish was being aimed just slightly off center from the 101 beam (either left or right) and that would get either 103 or 99. A slighly more oval dish on the horizontal would allow for a more oval (Wide) focus and probably give you both 103 and 99Matt9876 said:I think a phase 3 dish with an adapter at the correct focal point will do the trick nicely.
I will keep at this till I get it working correctly,First try and it almost worked.
Done !! and it works great 85 signal strength for 103(c) & 99(c) 90-100 for 101.
Very simple I just used a flat blade screw driver to allow the key on the bottom of the LNB to pass into the metal tube,fits like a glove.
Elevation is 5 degrees higher than normal,phase 3 dish normal setting is 40 for this area,with new head found strong signals at 45.
Tilt should start at normal setting but small movements change the balance between 103 and 99 signals.
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and it works great 85 signal strength for 103(c) & 99(c) 90-100 for 101.Very simple I just used a flat blade screw driver to allow the key on the bottom of the LNB to pass into the metal tube,fits like a glove.
Elevation is 5 degrees higher than normal,phase 3 dish normal setting is 40 for this area,with new head found strong signals at 45.
Tilt should start at normal setting but small movements change the balance between 103 and 99 signals.
I've got a coulpe of old phase III dishes and spare 5 LNB's , you've inspired me to try also. Also have a KAKUKIT I may try.Matt9876 said:Done !!
Very simple I just used a flat blade screw driver to allow the key on the bottom of the LNB to pass into the metal tube,fits like a glove and secured it with two short self taping screws from the bottom. Note LNB must be flush and fully seated in the tube!
Elevation is 5 degrees higher than normal,phase 3 dish normal setting is 40 for this area,with new head found strong signals at 45.
Tilt should start at normal setting but small movements change the balance between 103 and 99 signals.
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Thanks
Doctor j
Maybe one of the big problems with the first experiment was the round headed screws bunched together at the center of the dish.
Glad you moved to a standard round with flat heads spread further out like normal.
Glad you moved to a standard round with flat heads spread further out like normal.
Edit: New information see post #48.
If you use a slimline 3 LNB with the phase 3 dish just set receiver to slimline 3 and you are good to go!
If you use a slimline 3 LNB with the phase 3 dish just set receiver to slimline 3 and you are good to go!
The only real problem I see is rain fade will last longer with a smaller dish. But also note 85 signal strength for the Ka band isn't to shabby either.dacoop2 said:
Teronzhul you are correct Silimline setup numbers are absolutely correct for this type of dish setup.
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