Just to let everyone know, before they are all gone...
(first time I have been able to offer this product since early 1999).
We have acquired a number of AJAK "Patriot" H to H mounts, which were originally designed for use with 6 to 7.5 foot mesh antennas. They mount on a 3.5 inch OD mast, and are relatively easy to retrofit to an offset dish, provided you have the ability to attach a pair of angle iron pieces and some hardware. The beauty of this is that you have the ability to use either a V-box, an IRD, or a standalone positioner such as the Pansat AP-600, along with motor drive control wiring. In its simplicity, a Siamese type RG-6 with Motor Drive combination would be all of the control wiring needed. Some locations (further north) might find it more practical to mount your offset dish upside down with the feed or LNBF on top, which puts the reflector about 22 degrees HIGHER than the satellite arc. This is to avoid situations where the dish is pointing into the ground below the horizon, to the point where you are having mechanical problems with the side of the antenna running into the mount.
The AJAK Patriot HH mount is listed in the BARGAINS section of the GLOBAL website at www.global-cm.net
After Thanksgiving weekend, we will do an update to include some combo packages with a Paraclipse 90 cm antenna, LNBF, Siamese cable if needed, as well as some bargain IRDs to control things.
If you have a 1.2 meter or even a 1.5 meter offset, this mount can be considered for motorization, because it will tolerate a much heavier load than any DiSEqC motor.
Another consideration is that this type of motor is no longer made, you might think about buying a spare to put on the shelf until it's needed.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
(first time I have been able to offer this product since early 1999).
We have acquired a number of AJAK "Patriot" H to H mounts, which were originally designed for use with 6 to 7.5 foot mesh antennas. They mount on a 3.5 inch OD mast, and are relatively easy to retrofit to an offset dish, provided you have the ability to attach a pair of angle iron pieces and some hardware. The beauty of this is that you have the ability to use either a V-box, an IRD, or a standalone positioner such as the Pansat AP-600, along with motor drive control wiring. In its simplicity, a Siamese type RG-6 with Motor Drive combination would be all of the control wiring needed. Some locations (further north) might find it more practical to mount your offset dish upside down with the feed or LNBF on top, which puts the reflector about 22 degrees HIGHER than the satellite arc. This is to avoid situations where the dish is pointing into the ground below the horizon, to the point where you are having mechanical problems with the side of the antenna running into the mount.
The AJAK Patriot HH mount is listed in the BARGAINS section of the GLOBAL website at www.global-cm.net
After Thanksgiving weekend, we will do an update to include some combo packages with a Paraclipse 90 cm antenna, LNBF, Siamese cable if needed, as well as some bargain IRDs to control things.
If you have a 1.2 meter or even a 1.5 meter offset, this mount can be considered for motorization, because it will tolerate a much heavier load than any DiSEqC motor.
Another consideration is that this type of motor is no longer made, you might think about buying a spare to put on the shelf until it's needed.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
