Stephen Smith wrote: The 8' is solid fiberglass dating from the early days. I have no idea what reflective material in embedded in it. I installed it over 20 years ago, then a few years ago replaced the analog receiver, LNA & single channel downconverter with FTA receiver & C band LNB. Maybe I can test the Ku ability of the 8' dish by strapping on an LNBF, then aim at 119 degrees to see if I can pull in the NASA channel. I have one 18" pan dedicated solely to the NASA channel via the same FTA receiver). If I am successful, then I will be here asking the cheapest way to add Ku to this dish for receiving 87 degrees W & 123 degrees W.
Meanwhile, is there any other FTA use for the pizza pan/LNBF? Our intention here is to stay strictly legal yet have access to what is freely available. Richard > 18 to 20 won't get you anything. My guess is that it has a circular LNBF > also. Which won't do either. You will need a minimum of 31 inches with a > linear LNBF. Those dishes and LNBs are realy not too expensive anymore. > What's wrong with your 8 footer? That would be perfect if the holes in it > aren't too big. > > Steve > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard A. Keirstead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > <mailto:rkeirstead%40citcom.net>> > To: <[email protected] <mailto:TVRO%40yahoogroups.com>> > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:05 PM > Subject: [TVRO] Expand the view > > > I'd like to use my FTA receiver to take a peak at Ku on satellite AMC 3 > > (87 degrees West) and Galaxy 10R (123 degrees West). Any hope I can do > > this with an 18 to 20" dish? If not, does anyone have a suggestion what > > size dish I should try? I am in North Carolina, USA. My largest dish is > > 8', but is C band only at this point. Suggestions, please. Budget is > > tight. >
