cband newbie

[jmc98]

Since I'm new to. cband satellite is there anything I should now before taking the plunge looking to get a 8ft stationary dish from Wsi international (the satellite guys special buy)

 

[manuelpaz]

hi jmc98

well the 8 foot is very good but really heavy around 130 pounds but i got two 6 foot, this dish i like bcause kind of get all the satellites and is really light just around 60 pound, u can even do everything by urself.

what satellite u want to get or what channel?

good luck, Manny

 

[Blindowl1234]

Jmc, I have the Fortec 6 foot which is similar in design and setup. If you can get the larger WSI 8 footer go for it. I recently changed mine to a pole mount and added a Gbox acuator too. Kinda neat sitting in the house and not having to move that dish. I watch more cband now than kU stuff. Blind

 

[putney]

why stop at 8'? Here's a 35 footer in your back yard!

the the interior of the dish is made of Alum the diameter is approx. 35 ft. Will sell for 2000.00.

35' satelite dish


a 12' mesh: 12' C Band Satellite Dish and Receiver

 

[jmc98]

why stop at 8'? Here's a 35 footer in your back yard!



35' satelite dish


a 12' mesh: 12' C Band Satellite Dish and Receiver

trying to go to cband without getting in trouble with the HOA where we live

 

[putney]

trying to go to cband without getting in trouble with the HOA where we live

understood. my limit is 6'

 

[ikki]

Make sure you get an inclinometer. Life should be easy then.

 

[jmc98]

Make sure you get an inclinometer. Life should be easy then.

something like this
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

 

[ikki]

That or a cheaper one that can be found at a hardware store.

Ace® Magnetic Angle Locator - Squares, Protractors & Bevels - Ace Hardware

or even better Johnson Level & Tool 700 Contractor Magnetic Angle Locator

 

[14karat]

JMC - I know where a mesh Birdview is near Corsicana... whether it's in use or not, I don't know, but your a lot closer to it than I am...
Let me find that post again...

http://www.satelliteguys.us/c-band-...tures-dish-hunting-2009-a-29.html#post1838119

6090 TX-31, Corsicana, TX - Google Maps

 

[14karat]

Well... looks like Google changed the location a bit...
here's an updated link...

6090 TX-31, Corsicana, TX - Google Maps

 

[jmc98]

what does inclinometer or an angle finder do and how does it work with cband dish

sorry if this is a stupid question

 

[Mikhel]

It'll come really handy when you're installing the dish, since you need to install it on a plumb mast, you'll also need to point it to a sat located in your true south.

The inclinometer will serve you to properly set the inclination of the dish (azimuth).

M.

 

[14karat]

Cband mounts normally don't have degree scales on them. You'll want a way to measure your angles for elevation & declination...
I've used stuff as simple as a protractor with a weighted string, but a good inclinometer makes it easy.
Picked mine up for around $7...
As with most anything - you can get by with very few tools, but the more you work & play with 'stuff' you acquire more 'stuff' to do it with...

 

[jmc98]

can i receive reliable reception by placing the dish in a cover patio?