DirecPC dish (39x23) vs round 30 inch dish

[ltra]

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I live in US (zipcode 20876) and would like to get few FTA international channels at Galaxy 19 (97W).

Which dish is better and easy to get good signals?

DirecPC dish (39x23) vs round 30 inch dish

If I use DirectPC dish, what settings should I use for the original LNB (rectangle shape) ? Is it a standard Ku LNB 10750 L.O.?

If I have to buy a new Ku LNB, is this LNB "Spitfire LNB Elite Universal Ku-Band Single .1dB" good? any other LNB suggestions?

Thanks,​

 

[guacharaca]

Is it a standard Ku LNB 10750 L.O.?

If that dish is similar to a starChoice dish, then Yes. However I suggest a 1 meter dish. Both dishes you mentioned are marginal for 97W.

 

[Pixl]

I have a Hughesnet dish that may be similar to your DirecPc. The original lnb that is bolted to the side of the transmit amp works just fine for FTA. It uses L.O. 10750 and has both polarities. It gets 97w and many other sats just fine here in Michigan. Should be ok in Maryland.

 

[Mr Tony]

I had a DirecPC dish years ago and it worked real well at rejecting adjacent satellites so it should work fine

 

[guacharaca]

It gets 97w and many other sats just fine here in Michigan. Should be ok in Maryland.

That is the difference from all you guys being in the center of the earth and me living on the perimeter of the planet where boats fall over the edge. I always have to add 8 inches to every dish in order to get the same signal.

 

[ltra]

Thank you for all the replies.

So does it mean DirecPC dish (39x23) is better than round 30 inch dish?

Just want to make sure that the original LNB (pic attached) can be used to get FTA and I don't have to buy a new FTA Ku LNB. Correct?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Pixl]

Wow is that small compared to mine in post #3.
I think you may have to take the plastic covers off it and see what is inside. Mine had a tag that stated L.O. was 10750. It will probably work, at least for one polarity.

 

[Mr Tony]

Thank you for all the replies.

So does it mean DirecPC dish (39x23) is better than round 30 inch dish?

Just want to make sure that the original LNB (pic attached) can be used to get FTA and I don't have to buy a new FTA Ku LNB. Correct?

Thanks for your help.

yes that LNB will work fine...the rectangular one will work for KU. There is a pencil LNB next to it and that is DBS

Here are some bad pics of my DPC dish....the LNB added (closest) was when Expressvu (91W DBS) had the audio channels in the clear. They havent been for a few years now

 

[ltra]

yes that LNB will work fine...the rectangular one will work for KU. There is a pencil LNB next to it and that is DBS

Here are some bad pics of my DPC dish....the LNB added (closest) was when Expressvu (91W DBS) had the audio channels in the clear. They havent been for a few years now

Thanks for reply.

Iceberg: Do you remember what settings for the LNB? is it "Standard " Ku LNB with 10750 L.O. ?

Can use this dish and LNB to get the vietnamese channels at TP 11966 22000 H ?

 

[Mr Tony]

yes
If you take that plastic shroud off the back of the LNB (there are like 5 screws) it should be on a red sticker. But it is standard/single and 10750 LNB LO

 

[RT-Cat]

A little off subject here, but, Jim is that a recent picture of your dishes? If so, you have SNOW! I still have bare ground.

RT.

 

[ltra]

IceBerg,

I took the plastic cover off the feedhorn and there is a red sticker on the LNB, which had this information:

DirecPC LNB
FSS 11.7 - 12.2 GHz
HNS P/N 1029272-0002 Rev. A
Made in Taiwan

It does NOT mention anything about standard 10750 LNB.....

is it still ok for FTA?

Thanks,

 

[turbosat]

The frequency range is correct for NA linear KU-it should be fine.

 

[Mr Tony]

yeah that is fine. Will work with 10750 LO

 

[Pixl]

RT,

The picture was taken this time last year.
Only patches of snow this year.
I sold my snowmobiles a few years ago and don't care.
Reason....
1) doesn't snow much anymore.
2) They built houses where trails used to be.
3) I've got older and wiser, therefore don't take chances or do stupid things, therefore not as much fun!

 

[RT-Cat]

:up
RT.

 

[ltra]

yeah that is fine. Will work with 10750 LO

Tried to use this dish + lnb with PANSAT 2500A receiver but get no signals.

here's info of my location

Latitude = 39.2033, Longitude = -77.2348 Lat = 39 degrees, 12.2 minutes North Long = 77 degrees, 14.1 minutes West Pointing a satellite TV dish at the Satellite at 97 West orbit longitude Dish elevation= 40.2, Azimuth= 219.4 (magnetic compass), Polarisation= 22.5 Polar mounts only: Main angle= 39.9, Downward tilt= 5.5, Motor drive sideways angle= -22.3 ​

- Do I need to till the dish for Polarisation= 22.5?

I saw somewhere mentioned that "It's Linear and can be used for FTA. Horz. and Verical Select with 14/18 V and has a 10750 LO. "

- Does this LNB need voltage? PANSAT 2500A does not have LNB settings for voltage.

helps are appreciated

 

[FaT Air]

>> - Do I need to till the dish for Polarisation= 22.5? <<
If you are unable to twist the LNBF in its's holder, it will be necessary to tilt the whole dish.
>> - Does this LNB need voltage? PANSAT 2500A does not have LNB settings for voltage. <<
Yes, it needs voltage. FTA receivers put ~18Vdc on the coax to select Horizontal, and ~14Vdc to select Vertical polarities. As you tilt the dish, it's look angle decreases slightly and also deviates in the direction it's tilted. So the calculated angles probably won't be "right on" but should suffice to begin the search for Q.