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DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
Oh dear, itching for a another dish.
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<blockquote data-quote="archive10" data-source="post: 1041750"><p>Maybe. The pics are a bit blurred, but if the reflector is unharmed, then it may have value.</p><p>Except for the very (very) oldest versions (where the surface deteriorated), these reflectors are very resistant to normal weather.</p><p>They are, however, easily damaged during mishandling, especially by builders and the like.</p><p></p><p>Classic damage is cracked rims, which often seem to happen when the dish is dropped and lands on the arms, or if someone lean on the dish/arms.</p><p>The cracked rim is not fatal, but it does take away some of the strength and precision of the reflector.</p><p>Mind you, I have several CM dishes with crack rims, and they work pretty well - but a new one would perform and last...</p><p></p><p>This particular mount is very likely rusty, as this one is from the era of powder coating (dark grey), which preceeded the era of galvanising, unfortunately.</p><p>I have one sitting doing nothing but rusting quietly, as I have several galvanised ones... <img src="https://www.satellites.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>(This was back when CM also made polar mounts. They had the same finish, and rusted heavily.)</p><p>The mount *will* clean up nicely with steel brushes & hammerite, but it takes some effort.</p><p>There are several threads on this site about cleaning up of old CM120 polar mounts, it's the same treatment for Az/El mounts.</p><p></p><p>The arms seem intact, but in one of the seller's pics you can see they have been partially disassembled.</p><p>Not sure what state they're in...</p><p></p><p>So value is determined by a) state of reflector, b) state of arms and LNB holder, and c) state of mounting bracket.</p><p>For this one, I would say 40 GBP would be max - there's something funny about the bolts holding the reflector to the mount.</p><p>You will have to go inspect before you decide.</p><p></p><p>Well, no more than "new old stock". It's one of the original Channel Masters, so it's quite old.</p><p>So although there's some authenticity in the dish, I would not pay 220 GBP for it.</p><p>Although it has probably never been used, you can get almost the same mileage from a used dish such as the previous one for a lot less of the price.</p><p>Heck, I can get a barely used demo-model here in DK for 120 GBP, and probably have it shipped to you for less than 220 GBP total!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="archive10, post: 1041750"] Maybe. The pics are a bit blurred, but if the reflector is unharmed, then it may have value. Except for the very (very) oldest versions (where the surface deteriorated), these reflectors are very resistant to normal weather. They are, however, easily damaged during mishandling, especially by builders and the like. Classic damage is cracked rims, which often seem to happen when the dish is dropped and lands on the arms, or if someone lean on the dish/arms. The cracked rim is not fatal, but it does take away some of the strength and precision of the reflector. Mind you, I have several CM dishes with crack rims, and they work pretty well - but a new one would perform and last... This particular mount is very likely rusty, as this one is from the era of powder coating (dark grey), which preceeded the era of galvanising, unfortunately. I have one sitting doing nothing but rusting quietly, as I have several galvanised ones... :) (This was back when CM also made polar mounts. They had the same finish, and rusted heavily.) The mount *will* clean up nicely with steel brushes & hammerite, but it takes some effort. There are several threads on this site about cleaning up of old CM120 polar mounts, it's the same treatment for Az/El mounts. The arms seem intact, but in one of the seller's pics you can see they have been partially disassembled. Not sure what state they're in... So value is determined by a) state of reflector, b) state of arms and LNB holder, and c) state of mounting bracket. For this one, I would say 40 GBP would be max - there's something funny about the bolts holding the reflector to the mount. You will have to go inspect before you decide. Well, no more than "new old stock". It's one of the original Channel Masters, so it's quite old. So although there's some authenticity in the dish, I would not pay 220 GBP for it. Although it has probably never been used, you can get almost the same mileage from a used dish such as the previous one for a lot less of the price. Heck, I can get a barely used demo-model here in DK for 120 GBP, and probably have it shipped to you for less than 220 GBP total! [/QUOTE]
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