Recent content by Piswo

I checked the signal levels before and after I painted the dish and there was no change as far as I could detect. As for the LNB (I would have added more earlier, but had to do something else) I replaced the original SPC Electronics Corp 11GHZ (dated Nov 1988) with a California Amplifier Inc...

Yes, it is a Technomate LNB, I cut the original feedhorn off and have bolted the C120 Invacom adjustable feedhorn in its place, it seems to work very well, compared to the 'Twin' Invacom C120 I used for several years, Longitude is - 0 Degrees - 56 Minutes - 11 Seconds EAST

I replaced the original actuator seven years ago after it ground to a halt (I serviced it a couple of times, grease etc, but haven't touched this one since I installed it in 2003, it's getting a bit rusty now, but works/sounds fine) I have tried tweaking it a number of times using Thor 1W as...

I hope the four attached photos are of assistance (The dish was pointing at Thor 1 West) I live on the Romney Marsh in Kent - The trees block the signal from 45 East to roughly 10 East and after then the signal is free of obstructions round to 30 West. The black cable feeds the Manhattan...

Thanks Robbo, The prime focus dish does perform rather well, but signal quality levels are fairly low 30%-40% on BADR4 (26E) and patchy on Nilesat (7W) although everything else receivable from 45 East to 30 West is more than satisfactory. The main aim for change is to make any future updates...

Hello, I have a twenty one year old prime focus 1.2 metre satellite dish which is still performing very well, but I, like many am always looking for an improved signal level. I have a row of trees in the front garden (the dish is at ground level) which I know impede the signal to some degree...

Hi, My Echostar AD3000IP has recently expired after six years of fairly loyal service (had a few memory problems) I was hoping someone could recommend a suitable 36v replacement (the Manhattan series (ST-450/550) seem to be well received) or would I be better to buy a V-Box (I have a 1.2M...

Hi, I had trouble with the remote control for my Echostar AD3000IP for some time, but managed to solve the problem. Mine had unresponsive keys - really had to push hard to activate the button and after some time they just would not work. If your problem was different then the following will be...

I have been trying to establish if the Dragon CAM would work with my Echostar AD3000IP (asked that question on the forum to no avail - so far) and would be very interested in your experience and views about this. Also need a programmer, any ideas ? I have had the receiver for about four years...

Hi, I was hoping someone could help with the following questions, My Receiver - Echostar AD3000IP (rev 1100) - not a happy receiver, has memory problems, but works OK so long as I do not tinker too much !!! 1. I am considering buying a Dragon CAM (3.02 or 4.01) can anyone tell me if this is...

Hi, I was hoping someone could help with the following questions, My Receiver - Echostar AD3000IP (rev 1100) - not a happy receiver, has memory problems, but works OK !!! 1. I am considering buying a Dragon CAM (3.02 or 4.01) can anyone tell me if this is compatible with my receiver ? The...