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<blockquote data-quote="pocster2" data-source="post: 166537" data-attributes="member: 181979"><p>I have been trying to use a fortec 2.4 m petalised dish for Nilesat and the MBC channels. I have been dissapointed with the results. The reception is borderline at best. The signal drops out in the afternoon and only returns early evening.</p><p></p><p>I have read reports that the fortec star only works as well as a decent 1.6m to 1.8m dish and I tend to agree. I have resurected my old 1.6m Connexions dish and the fortec only shows a marginal improvement, not what you would expect from such a diference in dish size.</p><p></p><p>I was planning to upgrade the lnb/feed to an invacom but am now thinking that the dish is really not up to the job in hand.</p><p></p><p>I have run tests with string lines etc and no matter how much i adjust the petals of the dish, I just can't seem to get it into shape. Also it seems nearly impossible to locate the feed at the focus of the dish if in fact there is in fact a proper focal point!</p><p></p><p>I am now considering trying Arabsat at 26E C-Band in order to receive the MBC 1-4 channels. These are my main interest as I have family that visit from Dubai.</p><p></p><p>I am really guessing that if the dish is really bad at Ku band it may be more forgiving on C band.</p><p></p><p>Would a 2.4m be large enough for the C Band arabsat channels and can anyone point me in the direction of some GOOD information regarding downlink budgets, Eirp's and G/T etc. I would like to be able to calculate wether something may be possible before it costs me money!</p><p></p><p>I am located near to Manchester, NW Engaland.</p><p></p><p>Thanks, Paul.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pocster2, post: 166537, member: 181979"] I have been trying to use a fortec 2.4 m petalised dish for Nilesat and the MBC channels. I have been dissapointed with the results. The reception is borderline at best. The signal drops out in the afternoon and only returns early evening. I have read reports that the fortec star only works as well as a decent 1.6m to 1.8m dish and I tend to agree. I have resurected my old 1.6m Connexions dish and the fortec only shows a marginal improvement, not what you would expect from such a diference in dish size. I was planning to upgrade the lnb/feed to an invacom but am now thinking that the dish is really not up to the job in hand. I have run tests with string lines etc and no matter how much i adjust the petals of the dish, I just can't seem to get it into shape. Also it seems nearly impossible to locate the feed at the focus of the dish if in fact there is in fact a proper focal point! I am now considering trying Arabsat at 26E C-Band in order to receive the MBC 1-4 channels. These are my main interest as I have family that visit from Dubai. I am really guessing that if the dish is really bad at Ku band it may be more forgiving on C band. Would a 2.4m be large enough for the C Band arabsat channels and can anyone point me in the direction of some GOOD information regarding downlink budgets, Eirp's and G/T etc. I would like to be able to calculate wether something may be possible before it costs me money! I am located near to Manchester, NW Engaland. Thanks, Paul. [/QUOTE]
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