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DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
Which sats? Toroidal 90 in Europe
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<blockquote data-quote="Riverblue" data-source="post: 912844" data-attributes="member: 389552"><p>The noise on a Diseqc motor is generated by geared cogs rotating inside the motor when it turns, some have metal gears (generally stronger and more durable but noisier) and others have plastic gears (not as durable but generally quieter). On a polar mount it is caused by the actuator arm being extended or retracted. This is all necessary to move the face of the satellite dish across the arc to enable it to pick up the signal from different satellites in orbit (like spotlight following an actor as he moves across the stage, another spotlight analogy!;))</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure exactly what dishes and motors are available in your locality (North of Barcelona? no need to be specific) I believe that "Tecatel" and "Farmaval" (not their economy range) are decent dishes. I think that you can get a polar mount for these dishes, you can enquire locally. You will need a polar mount, a 18"/24" actuator and a G box to move a 130cm "motorised dish" and a substantial metal stand or bracket to mount it to, people will say that you can use a diseqc motor but I think that a 130cm dish in a coastal location is going to put too much of a strain on a diseqc motor (ie, it may not last long or break off completely in strong winds!) </p><p>Check out this if you need ideas/info (bit expensive to buy from here, but good service)</p><p><a href="http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/dishes-motors2.htm" target="_blank">Motorised satellite dishes. 1.2m motorised satellite dishes. 1.8cm motorised satellite dishes. 2.3m motorised satellite dishes. UK</a></p><p>Have a look on this site, lots of good info and pictures <img src="https://www.satellites.co.uk/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Riverblue, post: 912844, member: 389552"] The noise on a Diseqc motor is generated by geared cogs rotating inside the motor when it turns, some have metal gears (generally stronger and more durable but noisier) and others have plastic gears (not as durable but generally quieter). On a polar mount it is caused by the actuator arm being extended or retracted. This is all necessary to move the face of the satellite dish across the arc to enable it to pick up the signal from different satellites in orbit (like spotlight following an actor as he moves across the stage, another spotlight analogy!;)) I'm not sure exactly what dishes and motors are available in your locality (North of Barcelona? no need to be specific) I believe that "Tecatel" and "Farmaval" (not their economy range) are decent dishes. I think that you can get a polar mount for these dishes, you can enquire locally. You will need a polar mount, a 18"/24" actuator and a G box to move a 130cm "motorised dish" and a substantial metal stand or bracket to mount it to, people will say that you can use a diseqc motor but I think that a 130cm dish in a coastal location is going to put too much of a strain on a diseqc motor (ie, it may not last long or break off completely in strong winds!) Check out this if you need ideas/info (bit expensive to buy from here, but good service) [URL='http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/dishes-motors2.htm']Motorised satellite dishes. 1.2m motorised satellite dishes. 1.8cm motorised satellite dishes. 2.3m motorised satellite dishes. UK[/URL] Have a look on this site, lots of good info and pictures :) [/QUOTE]
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