Dish and LNB types

mdlyons

When searching to get a set up as cheap as possible, I have seen many offers on fleabay for motorised dishes and LNB's at reasonable prices. I am aware that the quality of these makes a big difference to the reception.

Can anyone advise what types of LNB and dish to avoid, and what types are reliable? For example when I see a motorised dish and LNB on fleabay, are these likely to be any good at this price?

Sorry but I am a complete novice and don't want to get ripped off.

Thanks

Low Profile

Even cheap, crap but new dish / LNB combinations tend to pull signals in, so I would avoid any with LNBs over 3 years old. As long as the dish isn't significantly warped you should be OK. Generally bigger is better, but in my experience the sensitivity of the receiver is more important. For one of my installations I got an end of line analogue receiver / dish combo, shelved the receiver and used to 80cm dish (cost about 25 Euros including LNB). So my advice is to go with a big cheap dish / LNB and then be a bit more choosy with your receiver selection.

rolfw

I would disagree, as whilst the receiver is important, the dish and LNB are at the front end of the system and any signal shortfalls caused by low quality equipment, are echoed throughout the system. Similarly, a good robust signal, provided by a quality dish and LNB, will provide good results from even the most basic of receivers.

I think that the expression "Garbage in, Garbage out" applies.

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2cvbloke

I agree with rolfw, buy some quality equipment & fixing kit and it'll last you a lifetime...

Cheap stuff can be tempting at times, but when it comes to actually using it, it can turn out to be useless at it's job...

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CROSSBONES

good choice of dishes are,

Fibo Gregorian,(if you can get one)
Channel master/Andrews
prodeline.

You wont go far wrong with a channel master/Andrews.

Some good lnb`s to look out for ,Inverto, Invacom, smart titanium, MTI.

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mdlyons

So what about a set up like this? Ebay item number 260075122652

It seems quite a good price, but is it likely to have a good signal?

Cheers

(appologies if links are not allowed)

Low Profile

Nice size, nice LNB, nice Azimuth range.

Low Profile

No matter how big your dish is you'll always want one a bit bigger.