FS6D 1.8m question

highway1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 03:31 PM

hello to all
1st got a 1.5 meter and 24in arm on pole stand.
dish as fell over that many time dish face is cooked.

so looking into updating to to low price . but checking the install leaflet looks only 1 satellite as bolts to holder. is there any way to motor dish?
any help please.
(possible aiso 2.4meter version are cheap aiso.)

rainman · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 08:08 PM

it can be done if you have a old mount to hook it to won't be easy but can be done. would recommend finding a polar mount dish if you want to add a dish mover.

highway1 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 04:37 AM

hello have u a make + model number m8?
my old dish as a square metal, which moves
as 2 big nuts holding bottom of dish and one long with nut on end for height. plus 24in arm.

rainman · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by highway1

hello have u a make + model number m8?
my old dish as a square metal, which moves
as 2 big nuts holding bottom of dish and one long with nut on end for height. plus 24in arm.

nope haven't done it myself to many c band dishes in good shape just sitting around the neighbor hood to try and make a dish fit a different mount.

highway1 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 06:49 AM

only wanted for normal digital satellite.
........ thats why in uk are £100 (dish and stand)
thanks again m8. looks like it goin to cost more.

rainman · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by highway1

only wanted for normal digital satellite.
........ thats why in uk are £100 (dish and stand)
thanks again m8. looks like it goin to cost more.

I have read in another thread here that fortec makes a polar mount dish may one to check the fortec web site.

wildboys · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rainman

I have read in another thread here that fortec makes a polar mount dish may one to check the fortec web site.

this is a picture of the 6ft polarmount dish

highway1 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 09:02 AM

thanks all if any one can put mount model number on here would help.
aiso pm me link www. (form) were pictures were.

wejones · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 09:41 AM

BTW, when this discussion started, I looked on the Fortec site, and couldn't find any mention of this version of the dish. Only the fixed mount one was shown.

Anyway, nice looking mount, a bit on the flimsy side, but that's all you need for that size dish. It looks like it would be easy to set up with an inclinometer, since there are flat surfaces to measure inclination and declination.

However I do have a question, in that I don't see any place to attach an actuator? Or hasn't that been attached yet? (I know the actuator isn't attached, but I mean the mounting points for it.)

highway1 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 10:37 AM

on offer are
180cm C/KU Band Prime Focus Dish Antenna Model FS6D

240cm C/KU Band Prime Focus Dish Antenna Model FC08

not order dish due to no polar mount for arm motor dish is built into a stand FIXED LOOKING

wejones · #11 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by highway1

on offer are
180cm C/KU Band Prime Focus Dish Antenna Model FS6D

240cm C/KU Band Prime Focus Dish Antenna Model FC08

not order dish due to no polar mount for arm motor dish is built into a stand FIXED LOOKING

That's what I was talking about. Ie the Fortec site only shows the fixed dishes, and I can't find any mention of a polar mount. I'm wondering if this polar mount is something aftermarket that is being made to work with the Fortec dishes, and not actually a Fortec product?

highway1 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 11:29 AM

as any on got a link who ships
to uk england with a polar mount
( not a ground stand as uk version.)
going to be pricee shipping to here.

wildboys · #13 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wejones

That's what I was talking about. Ie the Fortec site only shows the fixed dishes, and I can't find any mention of a polar mount. I'm wondering if this polar mount is something aftermarket that is being made to work with the Fortec dishes, and not actually a Fortec product?

No it is the new polar mount.They just started making it.It came from fortecstar headquaters in canada.They also sell the 240 cm dish in polar mount.They both can be bought from a dealer in the USA.I did not list where i bought it because this forum is for sadoun website.

wildboys · #14 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wejones

BTW, when this discussion started, I looked on the Fortec site, and couldn't find any mention of this version of the dish. Only the fixed mount one was shown.

Anyway, nice looking mount, a bit on the flimsy side, but that's all you need for that size dish. It looks like it would be easy to set up with an inclinometer, since there are flat surfaces to measure inclination and declination.

However I do have a question, in that I don't see any place to attach an actuator? Or hasn't that been attached yet? (I know the actuator isn't attached, but I mean the mounting points for it.)

I did not attach the actuator because i set the dish up in my living room.The pictures i posted are from inside my house.There is another plate that attaches to the ring brace for the actuator.I will post picture of dish with actuator tommorrow