Which quad lnb?

[Tony1A]

Which to buy? A Smart blue cap quad lnb or Inverto Premium Black quad lnb? Bearing in mind it will only be used on Sky/Freesat.

CHEERS

 

[Lazarus]

Get one of each and report back with the results!

 

[Tony1A]

Well I do actually have a new Smart Quad blue cap fresh in the box

 

[Lazarus]

By gum ;)

 

[Analoguesat]

Use that one then

It really doesnt matter for the strong European satellites, unless you find a receiver doesnt like a particular brand of lnb (its unusual but it does happen)

 

[rolfw]

Most modern LNBs are good, I use Black Ultras for my systems, as they tend to scrape a little extra performance out of the dish.

 

[Tony1A]

Today I set up my other TD78 for freesat and used the Smart blue cap and the results are very good . In fact, I have ordered another one because I like them. I have a Sharp quad but decided not to use that as there does not seem to be much thread for the F connectors. Considering buying a Technomate TM-4 or Inverto Premium quad as well. I have seen other brands like Opticum but don't know much about them at all.

 

[Riverblue]

Why the Inverto Premium, surely the Inverto Black Ultra is "the" lnb to have according to most people!

 

[Tony1A]

Well, considering that it will be only used on Freesat/Sky, maybe getting the black ultra won't make any real difference on strong satellites? I use a single black ultra on the 1m motorised.

 

[Riverblue]

Well, considering that it will be only used on Freesat/Sky, maybe getting the black ultra won't make any difference on strong satellites? I use a single black ultra on the 1m motorised.

I get your point, save a few quid as well ;)

 

[Tony1A]

It's not like it's going to be used to pull weak sats. But still looking around at potential buys.

 

[sonnetpete]

I did a Opticum Quad - Black Ultra comparison a while back...thread here

http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/...nverto-black-ultra-single.160026/#post-863341

 

[timo_w2s]

Here's my tests with an Opticum:
http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/lnb-comparisons-ibu-single-twin-quad-opticum-quad.162372/

I'm still using it in preference to a Black Ultra twin/quad.

 

[skomedal]

And my IBU testing single versus quad:-

Inverto ultra black single versus quad signal strength fringe reception astra 1N @28.2E bbc/itv from central southern norway, 100 cm tm dish, tm5204 hdci m2 stb, 5 meter brand new high quality copper braided coax.
Comparison done on the veranda thus could bypass the diseqc motor clear blue sky temp ~+20c, every position ( every 2 mm with skew test left center right ) tried on the long necks ( had hoped the extra longneck on the single would let me find the sweet spot on the dish ) spent 4 hours testing ( dish is mounted head height at the end of the veranda firmly anchored top and bottom ).

Conclusion :-

The quad had a slight edge over the single on all TPs ( 8 ) tested signal strengths on the quad were level 96/97 quality 88/92 the single were level 96/97 quality 85/92.

Also tested a wildcard LNB the Maximum v4 quad 0.2 Db on the same setup and TPs results were level 97 constant quality 90/95.

As you can guess I have left the maximum in place.

Hope this helps ppl with fringe reception.

Regards



Ps. Also tried all the TPs on astra 2F level 97 quality 8 so no lock.


http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/threads/black-ultra-twin-single-lnb-comparisons.158837/page-2


Regards

 

[Tony1A]

Very interesting results guys! I would agree that the Opticum works well with strong satellites. Could be one to look at - cheap price too

 

[Tony1A]

I have decided against the Opticum. May get the Technomate TM-4 instead.

 

[Lazarus]

Personally, I'm not convinced there is much to choose between 40mm Ku Band LNBs these days.

Don't forget none of them have flat Noise, Gain or Cross-polarisation Rejection characteristics across the Band, so comparisons are difficult to make objectively.

But features like long necks are of value as they give a little more scope for optimising an installation.

 

[skomedal]

Which to buy? A Smart blue cap quad lnb or Inverto Premium Black quad lnb? Bearing in mind it will only be used on Sky/Freesat.

CHEERS

It's not like it's going to be used to pull weak sats. But still looking around at potential buys.

Well, considering that it will be only used on Freesat/Sky, maybe getting the black ultra won't make any real difference on strong satellites? I use a single black ultra on the 1m motorised.

Why are you being so fickle with your choice of quad LNBs for strong sats?

Regards

 

[Tony1A]

It's me Skomedal! I have been like this my whole life. I'm very fussy about things and they have to be just right or else I'm not a happy bunny. LOL

 

[skomedal]

It's me Skomedal! I have been like this my whole life. I'm very fussy about things and they have to be just right or else I'm not a happy bunny. LOL

Strongly think my intended reply will be censored, so will refrain.

Good luck in your search for the perfect LNB that fits your criteria for Sky/Freesat reception from your location.

Regards