Fortec FS6D + scalar ring possible? or do I need a Collar II?
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Like that dual look
Sadoun had some spare panels a while back and I got 2 but didnt know they were the different color until I put them on a month or so ago 
Since the one dish gets moved out of the garage I have the sand bag for weight. Also since my true south is 38 degrees (being in MN) the dish gets a little top heavy. Since you are in California your elevations will be higher than mine so it wont be as top heavy
The sand bag is 70 pounds and the dish stays put even with winds. Oh wait it did move a couple times when wind blew but we had a nice glaze of ice on the ground
The 2nd one (the one on the table) has 2 70# sand bags on them just due to being up higher and on the table. Sand here is pretty cheap as we use it for vehicle weight for driving in snow
The sand bag is 70 pounds and the dish stays put even with winds. Oh wait it did move a couple times when wind blew but we had a nice glaze of ice on the ground
The 2nd one (the one on the table) has 2 70# sand bags on them just due to being up higher and on the table. Sand here is pretty cheap as we use it for vehicle weight for driving in snow
Since the one dish gets moved out of the garage I have the sand bag for weight. Also since my true south is 38 degrees (being in MN) the dish gets a little top heavy. Since you are in California your elevations will be higher than mine so it wont be as top heavy
The sand bag is 70 pounds and the dish stays put even with winds. Oh wait it did move a couple times when wind blew but we had a nice glaze of ice on the ground
The 2nd one (the one on the table) has 2 70# sand bags on them just due to being up higher and on the table. Sand here is pretty cheap as we use it for vehicle weight for driving in snow
ok so been in Cali.. how much sand would be appropriate for me since it will be sitting on top of a wooden palot, which will be sitting on concrete floor out in the back yard
Is the dish going to be fixed at a satellite or ghetto moved like mine is?
If its fixed, there are 3 brackets that come with the dish that can be bolted to something (like the pallet)...see attached pic. This is when I had mine on an old cable spool...had the sandbag just for added weight
If its fixed, there are 3 brackets that come with the dish that can be bolted to something (like the pallet)...see attached pic. This is when I had mine on an old cable spool...had the sandbag just for added weight
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Is the dish going to be fixed at a satellite or ghetto moved like mine is?
If its fixed, there are 3 brackets that come with the dish that can be bolted to something (like the pallet)...see attached pic. This is when I had mine on an old cable spool...had the sandbag just for added weight
not sure about the fixed or getto moving as of yet. Since my plans are to get both 116w and 113w Cband am gonna have no choice but to do the Getto stylee.
so am have to move it manually from 116 to 113 as needed.
BTW: I have not had any Cband dish for a while now due to HOA.. but since this one will be sitting on the ground is barely noticeable, and that's the reason why I didn't get the polar mount one.. its a no no in my hood
oh ok....one bag of sand should be fine. I know on the dish on the deck (that has 2 sandbags) I slide one off to move the dish
Here is an idea
Since the satellites are 4 degrees (well 3.8...close enough to 4) you might be able to rig something up to get both
Here is what I did a couple years ago to get 99 & 103
http://www.satelliteguys.us/c-band-satellite-discussion/92274-2-c-band-lnbs-one-6-dish.html
it involves cutting the scaler rings but if you got the time, patience and effort it can be done. I havent tried 113 & 116.8 as both are kinda weak here in MN (footprint isnt the best). But in Cali you should have better signals than me.
Since the satellites are 4 degrees (well 3.8...close enough to 4) you might be able to rig something up to get both
Here is what I did a couple years ago to get 99 & 103
http://www.satelliteguys.us/c-band-satellite-discussion/92274-2-c-band-lnbs-one-6-dish.html
it involves cutting the scaler rings but if you got the time, patience and effort it can be done. I havent tried 113 & 116.8 as both are kinda weak here in MN (footprint isnt the best). But in Cali you should have better signals than me.
nice!
That is def something to try as soon as am set with the 6 footer and a whole weekend off from family duties hehe
It also helps if you have extra scaler rings around
actually I do that came with a hole made for DBS LNB.. Let me see if I can find it and I can post a pic of it
well I did find 2 scalar rings.. brand new ones too that I forgot I even had..
Now I do want to do the mod for dual feeds.. I do have a metal shop next door to my business that can prob make a nice and clean cut on that scalar.
The 2 Cband LNBs I got are the DMS ASC421 and DMS BSC621-2
Now I do want to do the mod for dual feeds.. I do have a metal shop next door to my business that can prob make a nice and clean cut on that scalar.
The 2 Cband LNBs I got are the DMS ASC421 and DMS BSC621-2
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They should be able to cut them pretty slick. My dad cut mine with the sawz-all and this was an old school solid metal scaler ring...He busted a blade on it
...He busted a blade on it
worth every penny too..
Yeah I have a metal old school one too, but its kinda yucky so its back in the garage.
Yeah the new ones will be easier to cut as they are indeed less heavy then the old ones.
The only drawback is they may have more flex especially being partially cut...But it should still work
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