Fortec 36" Dish

jou20 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2004, 11:08 AM

Ordered from the website stating as 36" Fortec Dish. I did the measurement horizontal diameter and it was only 34.x inch rather the the specify 36". Compare to my other I have, which is exactly 36" across the horizontal diameter. Could this be the wrong dish size send?

69BEEPER · #2 (**permalink**) 03-01-2004, 12:37 PM

If the stated size is 36" it should be 36" on the horizontal measurment, but not sure about the Fortec brand. Maybe there is a US to Metric conv issue? As far as the little dishes that I have go, their stated size is what is measured horizontally at the widest point, usually with a little extra mm to spare.

4' (1.2m) True Focus = 48" X 53"
1.0m Wingard = 39.2" X 42.5"
1.2m (type 123) Channel Master = 48" X 53"
18" Dishnet = 18" X 20"

69beeper

Sadoun · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2004, 01:26 PM

Dish dimensions are listed here:
http://sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Forte...es/FC090CM.htm

36" is the average between the Long/Short axis.

jou20 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-01-2004, 01:42 PM

"As far as the little dishes that I have go, their stated size is what is measured horizontally at the widest point". I agree, 69beeper.

jou20 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-01-2004, 01:44 PM

thanks for your clarification, Sadoun.
http://sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Forte...es/FC090CM.htm

36" is the average between the Long/Short axis.[/quote]