FTA -The Research Channel

[Smilin Steve]

I have a Tandberg TT1221A and a Patriot 1.8m dish with a frequency of 10.7-12.75 GHz.

I am trying to repoit the dish to receive The Research Channel on Galaxy 18 at 123 degrees west lat.

I also need to set the elevation to 18.9 degrees on an offset dish.

How do I find 18.9 degrees?
Does anyone else have The Research Channel?
Is Satelite Frequesncy the same as Lband Frequency?

Any info is helpful.
Thanks,
~S

 

[qwert1515]

11805 H 4580
LBand (Standard LNB) - 1055
LBand (Universal LNB) - 1205

 

[Smilin Steve]

11805 H 4580
LBand (Standard LNB) - 1055
LBand (Universal LNB) - 1205

ummmm...huh? is 1055 the same as 1.0553Ghz?

 

[qwert1515]

Yes, 1055 MHz is 1.055 GHz.

Are you using a standard LNB (LO 10750)?

 

[Smilin Steve]

I'm not sure. I don't really know what/where a LNB is.

Yes, 1055 MHz is 1.055 GHz.

Are you using a standard LNB (LO 10750)?

 

[qwert1515]

Do you remember setting the LO anywhere or do you remember a number that looks like 10750 or 10600 ?

 

[Smilin Steve]

QPSK NO LOCK

My TT1221A says QPSK NO LOCK on the front display. What does that mean exactly?

 

[qwert1515]

That could mean many things

It means that your receiver is not locking onto the transponder. (Wrong transponder information, or dish is not aligned to the satellite......)

Have you picked up any channels with the receiver yet?

 

[Smilin Steve]

The Tandberg TT1221A says LNB Freq. 1.0553 which is the Lband number from the list of coordinates for setting up Research Channel. I don't know if I picked the correct number to use. I just assumed it was asking for the Lband number when it asked from the LNB number.

Do you remember setting the LO anywhere or do you remember a number that looks like 10750 or 10600 ?

 

[Smilin Steve]

nothing but black.

That could mean many things

It means that your receiver is not locking onto the transponder. (Wrong transponder information, or dish is not aligned to the satellite......)

Have you picked up any channels with the receiver yet?

 

[SatPhreak]

The lnb is on the end of the arm of the dish. They usually will have a sticker with the LO frequency listed.

 

[qwert1515]

I re-read your post and noticed the "10.7-12.75 GHz", that means that you have a universal LNB and need to use the LBand frequency of 1.205 GHz.

EDIT - You also need to turn on 22KHz if it is not already on.

 

[Smilin Steve]

What about the number for something called "Satellite Frequency"?

I re-read your post and noticed the "10.7-12.75 GHz", that means that you have a universal LNB and need to use the LBand frequency of 1.205 GHz.

EDIT - You also need to turn on 22KHz if it is not already on.

 

[qwert1515]

What about the number for something called "Satellite Frequency"?

What is the current value there?

 

[Wescopc]

I have a Tandberg TT1221A and a Patriot 1.8m dish with a frequency of 10.7-12.75 GHz.

That is the KU band.

I also need to set the elevation to 18.9 degrees on an offset dish.

How do I find 18.9 degrees?

Use a $10 inclinometer (available Lowe's or Home Depot) Subtract the offset angle of the Patriot 1.8 of 22.3° from your elevation angle of 18.9°and you have - 3.4°, set the front face of the dish to that angle (might be 90°-3.4° = 86.6°) should be just tilted down from vertical.

Does anyone else have The Research Channel?

Yes

Is Satelite Frequesncy the same as Lband Frequency?

the 10.7 GHz-12.7 GHz band is known as the KU band.

Bob

 

[Smilin Steve]

2.6053

What is the current value there?