new install

faster12

Hi I recently installed a motorised system but it is not picking up anything, the signal level is at 90% but the quality just hops between 20% and 22%. The motor is a fortec star as is the dish and LNB, the LNB is the FCKUVN and I have tried turning at all angles but still nothing. I have been using USALS and have inputted my Latitude and Longitude settings but havent been able to pick up anything. This is my first install but I have tried to do everything right as I have followed and read up on lots of guides so can anybody advise me on where I may be going wrong. Thanks

rolfw

Have you read the guides here?

Before you start playing with moving the motor using the receiver, you need to find your due South satellite. Being in Berkshire it is going to be very close to Thor 1W.

So you make sure that your mast is plumb, your latitude setting on the motor body is correct and then by swinging the whole assembly on the mast and adjusting the dish elevation, you find your satellite. Easier if you have a little satfinder meter, but a portable TV connected to the receiver with a long lead will suffice.

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faster12

I have tried moving the dish on the pole and the readings on the reciever stay the same, I know people have had issues with the LNB, what is the correct way that I should put it on as I couldnt quite work it out. Thanks

satelliteman

Just to add: Make sure your receiver is showing Tp 11.325h, 24500, 7/8 for BBC World and not a Tp on the Nordic beam. BBC World isn't on the strongest transponders but is ideal for setting up on Thor.

Also see: http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellit...nb-fckuvn.html

SM

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faster12

thats the thing my reciever cannot pick up anything no channels nothing, when I do searches for channels on the various satellites, nothing comes up.

satelliteman

Because your not on the arc.

Do as Rolf has suggested

Guides:

Setup Guide for DiseqC motor - Pictorial

QUICK REFERENCE MOTOR INSTALLATION SETUP GUIDE - Pdf

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