Fortec 80 cm dish ?

dkwflight · #1 (**permalink**) 05-28-2006, 10:43 AM

Hello
I have a Fortec Star 80 cm dish.
I receive Nimiq 2 on a 18" dish ok. The sig strength is low.
I would like to set the 80cm dish up. The lnbs I have don't seem to work on this dish. I have a Fortec FSKU-V that I have'nt bee able to do any thing with. The universal lnb works on an 18" dish.

SO... I asume I am not doing something right,
Is the focus point different for the lnbs? Maybe i haven't understood the settings required.
Dennis

bobkat · #2 (**permalink**) 05-28-2006, 01:44 PM

You need a circular polarity LNB for the 80 cm. dish. Nimiq 82 is really weak down your way. But the 80 cm. dish will make a big difference in signal quality.

kat

dkwflight · #3 (**permalink**) 05-28-2006, 02:59 PM

Hi The lnb that works on the 18" dish won't on the 80. I made a spacer to enlarge the neck to fit the plastic lnb holder. I've moved it in and out but no signal yet.
Dennis

bobkat · #4 (**permalink**) 05-28-2006, 04:27 PM

It will work but you will need to play around with the focal distance. An easier solution is one of these ---> http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/I...-Quad-lnbf.htm

kat