350 feet is a long run. I'm not sure if the signal will make it that far. Use a continuous cable run, no couplers. RG-6
For the control wires I would run 5 conductor 18 gauge wire, available at Home Depot or Lowes. 3 wires for the polorizer motor and 2 wires for the signal for the mover. For the motor wires on the mover I would use 14 gauge or 12 gauge 2 conductor wire. Also at HD or Lowes. Continous runs for all these, not splices. The power lines should not be a problem. For the LNB's I would suggest a combo C/KU LNBF. you will need a digital receiver to control it. I would use the big receiver to control the dish movement or buy a UST-300 to control the dish movement and wire the polorizer motor to the digital box ( if using standard feedhorn with polorizer ) or just run the RG-6 straight to the digital box and it will control V/H and C/Ku switching. There is no analog KU left that I know of, so the big dish will only handle the C-band analog. You really should have a digital receiver for all the digital programs. If you use the digital Feedhorn LNBF then you would only need 4 wires to control the dish mover. Use a 4 conductor 14 gauge wire from HD or Lowes. Flexible if they have it. If you need specific part numbers and suppliers, let me know. Also, let me know what you have and I will make recommendations on what to get. Hope this helps. Bill S. --- In [email protected], "tedszone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I want to re-install my C-band system after several years in storage. > (Winegard 10' Quadstar, Houston Tracker 8+, VCII black box 018) > Eventualy would like to upgrade to 4DTV, FTA etc. > Here are my issues: > 1. Dish site to receiver approx. 350ft. (no other options) What am I > going to need to do? Is the distance too far for RG6, actuator wiring, > etc....? > 2. Dish site has high power electric lines nearby overhead. Will this > be a problem with interference? > 3. Where can I find the best prices on needed parts, supplies, and > cable online or in the Cincinnati, Ohio area? (ie. ribbon cable, new > LNBs, 4DTV receiver, etc.) > 4. Recommendations for LNB"s C and KU that are reasonably priced with > the best possible quality. > Any help is appreciated. > Thank you. >
