Problem getting signal

automation · #1 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 06:08 PM

Looking for Galaxy 3C. I'm using 33" Ku-Band, Azimuth 201.84 & Elevation 37.38 from LyngSat around Toronto area but cannot get any signal. Can someone tell me how should I set my View Exteme for it. Thanks!

boroda1 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 06:23 PM

It's about 6-7° magnetic deviation in your area, so if you are using a compass, point at 208°. It's not that easy for the first time. What do you have in "Antenna setup" settings in your receiver. Did you select correct LNB type?

automation · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 07:02 PM

I've it set: LNB Type - Standard
LNB Freq - 11250
22KHz - off
TP Freq - 11780
Serach option - All
DISEqC 1.0 - None
Motor - Off
Legacy SW - None

boroda1 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by automation

I've it set: LNB Type - Standard
LNB Freq - 11250

That one is wrong, it should be set to "L.O. Frequency" marked on your LNB label. Here comes then another question: which LNB are you using?
If you use DishNetwork or DirecTv LNB, which L.O. frequency is 11250, sorry, it's not going to get you any channels from G3 satellite, because it uses lower frequencies. You need to get another LNB with L.O.10750 or dual band, also referred as "Universal". So which LNB do you have?

automation · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 09:52 PM

It is Ku band LNB single out
L.O.:10.75GHZ
I.F.:11.70-12.75GHZ Noise figure:0.5db Gain:55db

rainman · #6 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by automation

It is Ku band LNB single out
L.O.:10.75GHZ
I.F.:11.70-12.75GHZ Noise figure:0.5db Gain:55db

then set your receiver to show standard LO 10750 not 11250.

automation · #7 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the help!
Get some signal and did a blind scan. Now can see some image but very weak quality. Cannot get any better no matter how I adjusted the dish???

rainman · #8 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by automation

Thanks for the help!
Get some signal and did a blind scan. Now can see some image but very weak quality. Cannot get any better no matter how I adjusted the dish???

try adjusting the skew on your lnb.

automation · #9 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the quick replied!
It did get little better. I've to go out now and I'll try again tomorrow and let you know what I done. Thanks again!