But which LNB?

[jno]

Back again - about to start setting up my system soon here in Austria. I have a second hand 180cm offset dish from Hirschmann (over 10 years old).

The original feedhorn that came with it is exactly the same as this one click here)

But which LNB?
Now wondering about the LNB. The current LNB seems to be 1.3db and way too old and I am wondering about the C120 quad from Invacom. From what I have read, seems to state these are only really suitable for Prime Focus (not offset) dishes so would I be wasting my money? Is the C120 flange Invacom quad really best suited for my type of dish or will there be loss? Should I try an MTI instead. Any help appreciated...

:-hny

 

[Likvid]

Invacom, MTI, Inverto.

It depends what works best with your dish, my dish works best with Inverto and Invacom does not.

MTI is also ok but a bit aging now, Inverto is really MTI, but handpicked from production line, cream of the best or what it's called....

 

[bignick]

I agree - though the new MTI 'blue line' have a good repuation here for offsets. Invacom universals are not so good over 1.6m on offsets.

Cheers

Nick

Invacom, MTI, Inverto.

It depends what works best with your dish, my dish works best with Inverto and Invacom does not.

MTI is also ok but a bit aging now, Inverto is really MTI, but handpicked from production line, cream of the best or what it's called....

 

[jno]

Thanks for the info so far

My dish has a smaller fitting on it and requires a feedhorn (from what I can ascertain at least - see original picture) and therefore I am convinced I need a flange.

The Inverto mentioned here:
http://www.creativesatellite.co.uk/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d20.html
suggests for use with a Prime Focus dish.

After much searching about can anyone suggest some links? Cheers and Merry Xmas!

 

[bignick]

Sorry, didn't see the bit about the feedhorn...Invacom it is then, though they are pricey!

http://www.invacom.com/products.htm

SNF-031 - Single (good)
TWF-031 - Twin (better)
QDF-031 - Quad (best)

I've noticed them selling cheaper on Ebay, especially on the german shops.

Cheers

Nick

Thanks for the info so far

My dish has a smaller fitting on it and requires a feedhorn (from what I can ascertain at least - see original picture) and therefore I am convinced I need a flange.

The Inverto mentioned here:
http://www.creativesatellite.co.uk/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d20.html
suggests for use with a Prime Focus dish.

After much searching about can anyone suggest some links? Cheers and Merry Xmas!

 

[iceman]

I am wondering about the C120 quad from Invacom. From what I have read, seems to state these are only really suitable for Prime Focus (not offset) dishes so would I be wasting my money? Is the C120 flange Invacom quad really best suited for my type of dish or will there be loss?

Your Feed is listed as "Universal offset feedhorn"
: Ideal for offset dishes of 1.2m or bigger.
The feed has a 23mm neck and so it fits many older types of offset dishes as well
C120 flange.
Can be used with the range of C120 universal LNBs

http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/lnb.htm

I would also suggest the quad 0.3dB C120 Invacom...