Recent content by kevinj

Thanks for that CH. After reading Old Sats post - I nipped back to my local Satellite shop and got them to swap the original optical actuator that came with the 1224EL for a standard reed actuator. In my enthusiasm Ive been working on the dish by moon light, the new one is a little longer but...

Thanks for the very prompt replys. You're correct, I have found a perminant 5 volt output for a polarizor on my Manhatten. Ive connected it up with no success. I think it might be an issue with the ground. Ive tried 1 additional wire from +5v on Manhatten to actuator also tried the +5v and...

Ive just installed a 1.2m Channel Master Dish with 1224EL motor and Supertrack 6 inch actuator for vertical adjustment. My receiver is a Manhattan 6800, I also have a Supertrack EZ6000 positioner for the verical actuator. The Manhattan 6800 controls H-H movement very well, 1224EL fitted with...