Invacom OPH-031 & 90cm Fortec

[Richo]

I just got an Invacom OPH-031 to put on my 90cm Fortec dish. When I opened the box and held the Invacom, I couldn't believe the weight. So, what I want to know is, is this LNB too heavy for the arm on the dish. I read a lot of good things about this LNB and hoping to see if it having higher gain improves any weaker transponders. I have a Tracker II now which I like but one dosen't know what one likes until one tries all the others. This FTA is a sickness..... is there a cure?

 

[Lak7]

Install it and see what hapens.
You could add support arms if necessary.
A "Cure", there is no cure for a "Hobby".

 

[SatinKzo]

I have the same LNB on my 90cm Fortec. Been in use almost 2 years now with no ill effects on the support arm. Even with ice and snow adding weight in the winter. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[brentb636]

I have the same lnb on both an 80cm Fortec Dish and 90cm Fortec dish and they have no trouble tracking the arc. I will say sometimes it amazes me !

 

[Richo]

Thanks!!!! Tomorrow it goes on! Thanks again for such a quick reply.

 

[Tron]

This FTA is a sickness..... is there a cure?

More dishes... more receivers... more incoming lines.

Sooner or later, you'll either run out of space or run out of money

 

[Mr Tony]

run out of money

nah...that's what a credit card is for
either that or you sell the old receivers and upgrade

 

[rv1pop]

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