My satellite dish

ian xtv · 21-04-2009

This is my motorised satellite dish just done these pics.taken old tk brackets down and big pole. Put new bracket on wall also added a photo of my tv, td, pc,and hi fi.

I'm now getting all sats 45 west - 45 East with strong signals.

**Topper** · 21-04-2009

Looks good Ian, what is it like in a strong wind, does the pole not flex?

**satelliteman** · 21-04-2009

Nice Install

ian xtv · 21-04-2009

Originally Posted by Topper

Looks good Ian, what is it like in a strong wind, does the pole not flex?

when i was using the big pole and T@K brackets yes it did flex in strong winds,thats why i took it all down and put a new bracket on wall .this new bracket reaches out further so dish can see all sats from east to west.

before i could only get 28.2 east to 45 west.Now i am very happy because i get 45 east - 45 west.

**shane77** · 21-04-2009

Personally i'd move that top bracket up it would make the whole setup stronger

**Topper** · 21-04-2009

Originally Posted by shane77

Personally i'd move that top bracket up it would make the whole setup stronger

That is what I was alluding to, considering the weight of the motor and dish the top bracket needs to be as high as possible without interfering with movement

**satelliteman** · 21-04-2009

Even shorten the mast and fit the brackets higher up the wall. Mount the motor between the TK.

**Robbo** · 21-04-2009

I think you have done very well to get your setup working with that bracket ian, well done.

Some longer T&Ks spaced further apart would have been an alternative option.

But if it works well as is it, leave it.

***wod*** · 21-04-2009

the t&k brackets was the old mounting the op said and the new wall mount looks neater

the old brackets would have worked fine if you had have spaced them out plus used 18 or 24inch ones to get a wider arc if you needed it

also you did well to get the new bracket level on all sides

ian xtv · 22-04-2009

Here are some new photo's taken today.I used a spirit level to make sure new wall mount was all level and spot on.

ian xtv · 06-05-2009

L bend wall mount for Orbital 80cm and 1m dishes. 37.5cm distance from wall.

**Satcom1** · 06-05-2009

Originally Posted by ian xtv

Here are some new photo's taken today.I used a spirit level to make sure new wall mount was all level and spot on.

I am interested in a description of your dish. It almost appears to be a Prime Focus with a very shallow depth. Can you direct me to information about this dish?

**Robbo** · 06-05-2009

It is not a prime focus satcom1, it's a standard offset dish. Presumably it is the 1m Gibertini as described in his profile.

ian xtv · 06-05-2009

its the best dish i have had so far.

ian xtv · 06-05-2009

yes its a 1m Gibertini Aluminum so will never rust.

ian xtv · 13-05-2009

I was testing Nilesat last night receiving most v channels.All i need now is a bigger dish.

cocker80 · 13-05-2009

Originally Posted by ian xtv

I was testing Nilesat last night receiving most v channels.All i need now is a bigger dish.

I ve got the same problem, it is a addictive hobby

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