godzillafan
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- Joined
- Apr 20, 2011
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- My Satellite Setup
- T90, 1 black ultra HighGrain Quuad, 20 smart lnb (2 twins), 16/1 diseqc switch, 2x emp 4/1, S9HD, Vu+ Uno,
- My Location
- South Wales
[FONT=&]Hi Guys[/FONT]
[FONT=&]This is my first satellite set-up and over the last few months, I have been collecting info about the best satellite system to set-up. At the same time, I was learning about the pros and cons of each type of setup and then eventually choosing a toroidal 90 setup.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The crazy amount of lnb’s possible was the clincher for me to obtain as many channels as possible, not that each one would have been watched. It was a case of having favourites setup and having a nice mix of everything.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Set-up for the family as cartoons was a must as well as movies and of course sport and footie.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]1. [/FONT][FONT=&]Sat box was the S9HD for the spare room where 4 smart twins tit’n would be hooked up. For the astras, hotbirds and eurobirds [/FONT]
[FONT=&]2. [/FONT][FONT=&]Main sat box is going to be the xtrend 5000 – for the above 4 twins and 16 other lnb’s spread along the bar.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The spread of sats is from 42E to 5W, but the clear skies from my position allow further coverage, so as many sats as possible from 20 smart gold tit’n.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Switches boxes – will be an emp 16/1 and a couple emp 4/1 diseqc’s. 1 x 4/1 into the spare room with wires from the 4 twins. The remain wires from the 4 twins will be going into 4/1 which in-turn into the 16/1 – another 4 wires will go into the other 16/1 link. Leaving slots for the remaining lnbs from the bar and extras for further lnbs. I hope this makes sense – I am sure I will get your advice on this setup.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Next the wires which are the wf100 100m[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The f connectors are waterproof versions with an o ring[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Mount Bar[/FONT][FONT=&] was the mount that came with the setup, but too big, so going to settle for a tk 12” bar with the mount chopped in half with u-bolts to tighten it together.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The actual bar which came with the 90 I have done blue peter job on it and screwed in 4 (4xmetalholders from Germany). These metal bars allow me to extend well past the actual spread (maybe 45e – 18w)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Location is [/FONT]Latitude: 51.5764° N (51° 34' 35") Longitude: -3.2422° E (3° 14' 31")
WaveFrontier tilt angle (Skew): ?°(to be calculated)
[FONT=&]Middle LNB at 0 ob Bar is 19E (will fix that and then add lnb at each end and then scew – is that correct method)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Garden is south facing[/FONT]
[FONT=&]First install[/FONT][FONT=&] to check position and to see how it looks[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Neighbours are not having any of it asked politely can we move it somewhere else. Had to laugh when we said don’t need any planning in the back garden (I think) – pure horror on the faces. But I don’t mind moving it as its let me move dish halfway down building. It will make easier to work with and keep everyone happy.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Pictures will show [/FONT]
[FONT=&]Clear views of the sky SE to W (left to right)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Bar with metal bars blue peter job[/FONT]
[FONT=&]First install at top of house (too high)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Mount is huge[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Neighbours house to the left - two lesbians (mature content) – they are great [/FONT]
[FONT=&]Loads still to follow in the few weeks[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Thanks for all the help so far, much appreciated. Beer is cheap if visiting Caerphilly. [/FONT]
[FONT=&]Advice, views and thoughts please[/FONT]
[FONT=&]This is my first satellite set-up and over the last few months, I have been collecting info about the best satellite system to set-up. At the same time, I was learning about the pros and cons of each type of setup and then eventually choosing a toroidal 90 setup.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The crazy amount of lnb’s possible was the clincher for me to obtain as many channels as possible, not that each one would have been watched. It was a case of having favourites setup and having a nice mix of everything.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Set-up for the family as cartoons was a must as well as movies and of course sport and footie.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]1. [/FONT][FONT=&]Sat box was the S9HD for the spare room where 4 smart twins tit’n would be hooked up. For the astras, hotbirds and eurobirds [/FONT]
[FONT=&]2. [/FONT][FONT=&]Main sat box is going to be the xtrend 5000 – for the above 4 twins and 16 other lnb’s spread along the bar.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The spread of sats is from 42E to 5W, but the clear skies from my position allow further coverage, so as many sats as possible from 20 smart gold tit’n.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Switches boxes – will be an emp 16/1 and a couple emp 4/1 diseqc’s. 1 x 4/1 into the spare room with wires from the 4 twins. The remain wires from the 4 twins will be going into 4/1 which in-turn into the 16/1 – another 4 wires will go into the other 16/1 link. Leaving slots for the remaining lnbs from the bar and extras for further lnbs. I hope this makes sense – I am sure I will get your advice on this setup.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Next the wires which are the wf100 100m[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The f connectors are waterproof versions with an o ring[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Mount Bar[/FONT][FONT=&] was the mount that came with the setup, but too big, so going to settle for a tk 12” bar with the mount chopped in half with u-bolts to tighten it together.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]The actual bar which came with the 90 I have done blue peter job on it and screwed in 4 (4xmetalholders from Germany). These metal bars allow me to extend well past the actual spread (maybe 45e – 18w)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Location is [/FONT]Latitude: 51.5764° N (51° 34' 35") Longitude: -3.2422° E (3° 14' 31")
WaveFrontier tilt angle (Skew): ?°(to be calculated)
[FONT=&]Middle LNB at 0 ob Bar is 19E (will fix that and then add lnb at each end and then scew – is that correct method)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Garden is south facing[/FONT]
[FONT=&]First install[/FONT][FONT=&] to check position and to see how it looks[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Neighbours are not having any of it asked politely can we move it somewhere else. Had to laugh when we said don’t need any planning in the back garden (I think) – pure horror on the faces. But I don’t mind moving it as its let me move dish halfway down building. It will make easier to work with and keep everyone happy.[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Pictures will show [/FONT]
[FONT=&]Clear views of the sky SE to W (left to right)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Bar with metal bars blue peter job[/FONT]
[FONT=&]First install at top of house (too high)[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Mount is huge[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Neighbours house to the left - two lesbians (mature content) – they are great [/FONT]
[FONT=&]Loads still to follow in the few weeks[/FONT]
[FONT=&]Thanks for all the help so far, much appreciated. Beer is cheap if visiting Caerphilly. [/FONT]
[FONT=&]Advice, views and thoughts please[/FONT]