Using BSC621-2 C/Ku LNBF

[Reinhold]

The baffle plate can be installed two ways 90 degr apart.It is obvious when you look at the nubs inside the tube.
Reinhold.

[vj9999]

You shouldn't really be using dialectric plate on Ku (or C unleass you are looking at circular c-band sat). In all other cases it will most likely degrade your signal . I believe it was only intended for circular c-band sats.

[Reinhold]

Hi vj.
Haven't gone up on the roof yet,but I am looking for a cone shaped scalar ring like you are using.The one that came with it seems to be for installation on C-Band dish.The last time I had it installed I got some Ku-Band station.There seemed to be reduced signal though.I did not use any scalar ring.
The QPH031 LNBF works really good though,but that 4 way DiSEqC switch from sadoun seems to be not too reliable.Sometimes it works,other times it doesn't.
Reinhold.

[pmb1010]

Well, I picked up my 120cm dish from Sadoun's warehouse the other day.
Bryan is a nice guy. I ran into Mr. Sadoun (I think, he never really said who he was, he seemed more interested in my paying the "handling" pickup fee than finding out anything else... which was OK I guess, he runs the business)

I know it's a very compromise antenna on C band, but let me assure you guys - this will be a big stretch to get past the auspices of the wife on this one. If I wanted to put up a real C band dish, I might as well put it, with all the rest of the stuff I own into the trunk of the car, as I'd be heading for city mission for a place to stay...

She tolerates the big ham beams, sort of. And the few sticks (FM UHF/VHF antennas) on poles on almost every corner of the house.

She saw the 80cm dish go up, after I tried to see what the DISH network dish I trash picked and hooked up to my FTA Ultra to see what it would do (not much at all). The 18" was OK. But the 80cm dish was "look how big it is...". What'll she see this thing. Oh boy...

Now I got this pie tin to install. I hope it's not like trying to hold a garbage can outside a car window at 60mph... looks like it could trap LOTS of wind. I'll try to take some JPG's of the install and post them as it goes.

Anyway, I have the BSC type C/Ku LNB with the flat scalar ring.
Reinhold has me concerned, getting questionable results with the flat ring.

VJ, did you get anywhere with flat ring? I'm looking for a challenge, but not frustration.

Comments welcomed as to what to look for, results wise. I know whats strong Ku wise, but not C digital wise.

WHat can I expect?

[vj9999]

I haven't really tried too much with flat ring. I did before when I had ASC421 and it was possible toget results, but you will have to play with the correct focal distance setting for it (by moving the ring up and down the lnbf).

As far as signal strength, there are some transponders on C-band that I can get in with 60-80% quality. Most of the time you will be looking at around 35-40% and that can be enough unless it has inerference from adjecent satelits which will make the picture breakup or give you ni signal at all.

I haven't done much in a month so I can't tell you what sats will give you the best results. If youdo get anything to scan in, post the sat/frequency and I can compare the signal/quality I get on it.

[Sadoun]

Well, I picked up my 120cm dish from Sadoun's warehouse the other day.
Bryan is a nice guy. I ran into Mr. Sadoun (I think, he never really said who he was, he seemed more interested in my paying the "handling" pickup fee than finding out anything else... which was OK I guess, he runs the business)

Hi pmp1010

Thank you for your business. If you ran into me, sorry I didn't recognise you.

I hope anyone visiting us at the showroom from this board to please introduce youself to me if I am around. We like to take good care of all of our customers and specially the members of this forum.

[pmb1010]

Reinhold,

where did you end up with the flat scalar ring in relation to your LNB to get any signals on C band?
Got home today from a week of business training in Ohio, and put the 120cm dish together.

[Reinhold]

I haven't fooled with it for a while.Its been in th 90th every day and it gets pretty hot on the roof.I found somebody that had a Ku scalar ring.It is on the way and I will try again then.
Reinhold.

[mgandalf]

I haven't fooled with it for a while.Its been in th 90th every day and it gets pretty hot on the roof.I found somebody that had a Ku scalar ring.It is on the way and I will try again then.
Reinhold.

From whom? I'm also interested in this setup. Please let me know your success. Please contact me privately concerning where you got the ring.

Thanks, Mark.

[pmb1010]

This C/Ku LNB has a cap for the upper end. The cap has a ring of small holes.

If, by chance rain or condensation moisture were to get thru these holes into the LNB, where's it going to go? There's no weep holes in the lnb body.

Think it might be a good idea to seal this with silicone, and mount the cap with removable sealant to keep out water? All other LNB's I've ever seen are fully sealed...