Comments from a newbie to FTA

[Keith Brannen]

Have used a variety of types, from straight pieces of aluminum I had, curved pieces, and round pieces. The last two came with LNB holders, the most important aspect, some that I modified to fit on other pieces.
Also used aluminum spacers to adjust height on flat pieces.

97, 103, & 110 (c).

99 & 105.

 

[k4otl]

Update! There's a house literally 1/2 mile from me that I'd walk past when I'd take walks after work, and noticed a large C band dish tucked around the corner. Walked up to the owner yesterday and he readily said I could have it haha, even mentioned there's another like it at his parents a few miles away. Got it back in one piece to my house today, it's a 10 footer, the "eye" of the actuator arm broke off but hey, it's free. He even still had the old Drake analog receiver and gave it to me, it turns on, that's all I've messed with thus far. Dish isn't dead nuts true but a string test shows it's <1/2" out, there's some minor spots in the mesh (a holly tree was slowly growing through it and next to it) but it's pretty decent actually. Cut the pole down right above the concrete too. The homeowner had it since it was new, and I don't think has touched it in 20+ years.