paddyharben
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I am intending to replace my existing LNB with an Invacom Quad (C120).
I had a company install my current setup for Astra 2D around 18 months ago. The LNB is a SHARP LNB BS1R6EL 100W, and the dish is a 1.8m offset (by Prodelin, I think, though there is nothing on it to identify it as such). I have included piccies of the LNB/Feedhorn as they are on my roof.
Although the Sharp is doing a good job (despite the improvised raincover!), it is a single output model. As I now want to hook up another two receivers I want to replace the Sharp with an Invacom Universal Quad LNB C120, as apart from giving me the extra outputs I need it will let me see what all the fuss is about regarding Invacom LNBs.
My intention is to change the LNB myself without calling out a technician to do it. I am based in Madrid (well outside the official Astra 2D footprint) so I will need to get the new setup right. I am a newbie to setting up LNBs, so I want to keep things as simple as possible.
My questions are:
1) What feedhorn should I use with the Invacom LNB? Can I (and should I) use the feedhorn I now have on the Sharp (see piccies), or is there another (adjustable?) one I should use? (I suspect I can't use the current one as I can't see any holes for screws on the flange.)
2) How can I keep the change-over as simple as possible so that I have the least work to do in getting optimum reception with the Invacom? (I am satisfied that the Sharp is currently set up as well as it can be).
3) Any other TIPs that might help me with this?
I had a company install my current setup for Astra 2D around 18 months ago. The LNB is a SHARP LNB BS1R6EL 100W, and the dish is a 1.8m offset (by Prodelin, I think, though there is nothing on it to identify it as such). I have included piccies of the LNB/Feedhorn as they are on my roof.
Although the Sharp is doing a good job (despite the improvised raincover!), it is a single output model. As I now want to hook up another two receivers I want to replace the Sharp with an Invacom Universal Quad LNB C120, as apart from giving me the extra outputs I need it will let me see what all the fuss is about regarding Invacom LNBs.
My intention is to change the LNB myself without calling out a technician to do it. I am based in Madrid (well outside the official Astra 2D footprint) so I will need to get the new setup right. I am a newbie to setting up LNBs, so I want to keep things as simple as possible.
My questions are:
1) What feedhorn should I use with the Invacom LNB? Can I (and should I) use the feedhorn I now have on the Sharp (see piccies), or is there another (adjustable?) one I should use? (I suspect I can't use the current one as I can't see any holes for screws on the flange.)
2) How can I keep the change-over as simple as possible so that I have the least work to do in getting optimum reception with the Invacom? (I am satisfied that the Sharp is currently set up as well as it can be).
3) Any other TIPs that might help me with this?