FTA Fixed for 72 W

[PKII]

What is the best dish to use for a fixed FTA for satellite 72w. I am just setting up something small to receive Nasa TV only.

Does Nasa broadcast on C band only or do they have a Ku band feed I don't know about.

 

[Mr Tony]

other than the KU feed on Dish 119, NASA only broadcasts on C-band

I had decent results with a 4 footer but I know of a few folks who have used 5 footers with no issues

 

[PANHANDLER]

i am able to recieve Nasa on 119 with a 31" fortec , SL 87 and SQ 73

 

[Anole]

If the single NASA feed is sufficient, then any 18" dish with a circular LNB, pointed at 119° west, will get ya going.
Most of us could easily find such a dish in the trash, if we looked.
Goodness knows, many could find several in our garage! -

See this thread for more info, and frequency:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/173843-nasa-angel-echo7.html

 

[Mr Tony]

But the NASA feed on C-Band has 3 channels and one extra in HD

 

[eurosport]

But the NASA feed on C-Band has 3 channels and one extra in HD

And even the SD ones are WAAAY better pic quality than 119!

 

[Mr Tony]

agreed

 

[Anole]

Yes, all true, but the OP said:

I am just setting up something small to receive Nasa TV only.

So, if he needs the multiple feeds, or the HD, or can get by with Dish Network 544x480, he has all the info to make his decision.
For all we know, it's going in for his aging grandfather, who has poor sight anyway.

And, all things being relative, the 119°w is not so bad, and a heck of a lot easier to set up.
In fact, I think we all wish WhiteSprings looked so good! - -

 

[meinename]

And, all things being relative, the 119°w is not so bad, and a heck of a lot easier to set up.
In fact, I think we all wish WhiteSprings looked so good! - -

-=Snap!=- THAT HAD TO HURT

 

[eurosport]

I am just setting up something small to receive Nasa TV only.

Ok, a nice, small 4 footer! :up

 

[PKII]

ok. Thanks for all those suggestions.

 

[Anole]

Okay, PKII, so what -are- you setting up for?
And which way did you decide to go?
Either is fine, but I know I'm curious! -

Doesn't sound like it was for this current Hubble servicing mission, or you'd have said you were watching it...
.. so... ??

 

[PKII]

Okay, PKII, so what -are- you setting up for?
And which way did you decide to go?
Either is fine, but I know I'm curious! -

Doesn't sound like it was for this current Hubble servicing mission, or you'd have said you were watching it...
.. so... ??

Ooops 1 year late. I am still debating. lol