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[RimaNTSS]

Did not finish yet, but not much left. Used 2mm thick metal.

 

[RimaNTSS]

I think I finished with holder. But, unfortunately, have an issue here..... no installed PFA, and I do not envisage to have it installed soon. So, will not be able to install holder. That was just for fun, and I had it enough. Also got some practice.

 

[RimaNTSS]

Spent some time making this today. And it is LNB holder for central LNB of the offset antenna. LNB can be adjusted in all directions.

 

[RimaNTSS]

Forget about yesterday! Made another knuckle, better (I think), more stable. Instead of 6mm used 8mm rode this time.

 

[RimaNTSS]

here is one more picture- LNB holders for offset dish.

 

[Archived-1]

here is one more picture- LNB holders for offset dish.

Nice work Rimants , I bought this type for messing about with, most of the work is already done, I don't know when I will get round to doing something with them, but at least I have them to hand .

 

[RimaNTSS]

That is good stuff Martin! I also have about the same 60mm clamp somewhere (can not find it ATM, just picture). They will do the job.

 

[Archived-1]

Yes there the chaps, I think there used for holding pipes in buildings, I once was short of work and did some suspended ceiling work for a few weeks, all the work just covered up clamps and pipes similar to the ones we have.

 

[lovelyperson]

........ I think there used for holding pipes in buildings.......

Yes Martin, fairly common usage here with pipe work, have used a couple myself in connection with a multiple LNB arrangement years ago......worked well.

 

[RimaNTSS]

I've connected several separate parts to make them look like multifeed. In fact, I do not like multifeeds, but I made it for completeness. Perhaps, because of weight, it is not so good for flimsy made-of-tin antennas, but for good and stable antennas (such as CM 1-1,2m and other plastic ones) this can work fine.

 

[RimaNTSS]

Friend of mine presented this tiny (555mm) plastic dish. It is only 5mm wider than smallest dish I have, so it will be second smallest one ;)

 

[RimaNTSS]

Made precise measurements of "the second smallest" dish. It is 556 x 604 mm and 50,1mm deep. Offset angle = 23* and 75* opening angle. However, there is something wrong with LNB placing and pointing... it is pointed about 90mm above the center, very wrong. I have a plan what to do here.

 

[RimaNTSS]

Attached couple of metal plates to the bottom of the dish. To those plates will attach some kind of hinge to make feedarm adjustable. Also made precise drawing of this dish with with idea for the new feerarm.

 

[RimaNTSS]

Made a hinge. It is, of course, far from perfect, but could work. Also, instead of square profile pipe (do not have one in stock) I used 12mm round pipe.

 

[RimaNTSS]

I would say, antenna is ready to be installed, and,perhaps soon

 

[Archived-1]

Nice work Rimants

 

[RimaNTSS]

No, antenna is still not ready to be installed, as i still working on the back-plate. have some idea how to mount it.

 

[Archive-8]

No, antenna is still not ready to be installed, as i still working on the back-plate. have some idea how to mount it.

Looking good

 

[RimaNTSS]

Do not have paint ATM. Will get some tomorrow and apply to pipe, which is, apparently, not INOX Going to make elevation rode - not a big deal. So, antenna still not ready to be erected. :mad:

 

[RimaNTSS]

Found some paint, so did some work and finally got this Tiny up to the pole.