Questions about my first motorized setup

[Brent]

Hi all! I will soon be purchasing my first motorized setup. My house is surrounded by large trees (White Oak and Maple) that are about 15 - 20 yards from where I would like to ground mount my dish. I'm thinking about going with the MK4 kit w/ invacom QPH-31.

Is the 39" dish overkill and could I get by with a smaller dish?

The best I can tell from just looking, I will be shooting thru the tree tops.

Any Suggestions?

Thanks!
Brent

[Jim-S]

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[Brent]

Thanks for the pointer ! I'll check 'em out!

Brent

[FTABman0]

[quote=Brent;63769]Hi all! I will soon be purchasing my first motorized setup. My house is surrounded by large trees (White Oak and Maple) that are about 15 - 20 yards from where I would like to ground mount my dish. I'm thinking about going with the MK4 kit w/ invacom QPH-31.

--The Best Brand LNB Out There!--

Is the 39" dish overkill and could I get by with a smaller dish?

--In FTA, Bigger is always Better!--

The best I can tell from just looking, I will be shooting thru the tree tops.

---Remember, Offset Dishes See About 22 Degrees above where they are pointed too!--

--KEVIN--

Any Suggestions?

[Brent]

Thanks, I didn't realize I will actually be pointed higher, I should be good to go!

Thanks for the help all!

Brent

[pmb1010]

one thing - the sun is very close to tracking the satellites in the sky at this time of the year.

You can put up a stick and cardboard circle in the spot where you think your dish might be.

If the sun illuminates it all day long (and yeah I guess I have to say it - on a sunny day) - then your install spot should be OK for decent reception.

[Brent]

Wow another excellent tip, much appreciated!

I need to get up to the store and get my dish, soon, really soon!

I think I've decided on the MK2Kit ( I think that's it)

36" dish (upgrade), motor, invacom LNB.

I have a friend that bought one and he is really happy with his setup!


Thanks again for all the help!

Brent

[Brent]

I'm happy to say I'll be getting my dish tomorrow.

Put a MKit-2 back for me!!

I'm looking forward to FINALLY coming to your store!

Brent

[Brent]

I went and picked it up today!!!! So watchout guys I'm sure the questions are gonna be coming!!


Thanks for the wonderful bargain on a great dish!


Brent

[Sadoun]

Hi Brent

Sorry I must have missed you today. I hope you were taken good care off at the store.

Let us know how your setup goes.