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Old 03-12-2004, 03:47 PM
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Re: BirDog vs Satloc pro and 'universal' LNB ?

"Universal" ku lnbf can pull in both ku low and high band. It's very popular in Europe since the satellites over there also carry low band freq. In N.America, our domestic satellites don't use "low" band freq at all.
Back to you question, you should not have any problem using BirDog or Satloc for your work. Starband, SkyWay and DirecWay use linear lnbf. Directv and DishNetwork use circular lnbf. Birdog support both linear and circular.
Hope this help.
Michael


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Originally Posted by skyblue
The blurb for the BirDog says that it will not work with "universal" LNBs. I install Starband, DirecTV, Dish, and Skyway, and soon DirecWay, but do not know what a"universal" vs a 'standard' LNB is. Can anyone explain?

I'm mostly concerned with the Skyway; the others I know will work with the BirDog with the downloaded software. Also, from what little I can gather it looks like the software is easier to download an install on the BirDog. On the other hand, the Satloc looks a bit more ergonomically friendly for standing on a ladder.

Anyone have knowledge and/or comment on any of the above, or other comparison / recommendations?

Thanks in advance,
Len
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