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[Gray Hair]

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$25 - solid reflector - Maidsville, WV

http://morgantown.craigslist.org/for/3865694637.html

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App. 9 feet in diameter- email if interested!


May be within 1/2 hr drive.
Looks questionable without lots of parts, no post, or LNB, mounting. I am not familiar with FTA with a hands on approach, done lots of reading. I have not put up my KU setup yet. Is this anything I want to even look at at this time?

Thanks,

Respectively,
Gray Hair

 

[Kraven]

http://morgantown.craigslist.org/for/3865694637.html

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Right now am thinking of Clark Griswold and Christmas Vacation....

 

[Anole]

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$25 - solid reflector - Maidsville, WV
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/for/3865694637.html
App. 9 feet in diameter- email if interested!

May be within 1/2 hr drive.
Looks questionable without lots of parts, no post, or LNB, mounting.
I am not familiar with FTA with a hands on approach, done lots of reading.
I have not put up my KU setup yet.
Is this anything I want to even look at at this time?

Doesn't seem like a good first-time project.
Getting it running -would- be within the capability of many advanced/experienced members here on the forum.

Also, we don't really know what we got there.
It might be a BUD, or maybe a commercial microwave dish.
Figuring the focal length and constructing feed-support legs is easy.
Finding a polar mount (or H-H) to graft the dish to, that would be a challenge!

The rim looks like a 7.5 foot Paraclipse Hydro perf.
Did the seller measure it right?
Too many questions; not a lot of answers.

If you are interested in a C-band BUD, there are a lot out there for $0 to $100 with all their parts. :up
But 9' solid (metal?) dishes don't grow on trees.

 

[Gray Hair]

Doesn't seem like a good first-time project.
Getting it running -would- be within the capability of many advanced/experienced members here on the forum.

Also, we don't really know what we got there.
It might be a BUD, or maybe a commercial microwave dish.
Figuring the focal length and constructing feed-support legs is easy.
Finding a polar mount (or H-H) to graft the dish to, that would be a challenge!

The rim looks like a 7.5 foot Paraclipse Hydro perf.
Did the seller measure it right?
Too many questions; not a lot of answers.

If you are interested in a C-band BUD, there are a lot out there for $0 to $100 with all their parts. :up
But 9' solid (metal?) dishes don't grow on trees.

The C-Band Bud's I usually see here are several hours away. While I am not in a hurry I sure didn't want something good to get away that close.

There is a big Fiberglass BUD within a 1/4 mile laying on its back, so I am guessing the pole is already pulled out. But from what I read here I don't want any part of it, because of the condition and probably the weight.

Thanks again Anole for your help!!

 

[Anole]

The C-Band Bud's I usually see here are several hours away.

get a clipboard, a camera, and a co-pilot, then drive around through all your local neighborhoods.
If you can get a few good pictures,we might help you select one.

While I am not in a hurry I sure didn't want something good to get away that close.

here's an example of something good:
An Ajak 180 H-H motor with a threadbare mesh bud on it!
THAT's something you grab, regardless the dish or it's condition. :up

There is a big Fiberglass BUD within a 1/4 mile laying on its back, so I am guessing the pole is already pulled out. But from what I read here I don't want any part of it, because of the condition and probably the weight.

Most people can't tell the difference between an old one-piece Fiberglas and a more modern Commercial glass-reinforced molded Channelmaster/Andrew or a Prodelin.
The latter is often transmit-certified, built in four slices, and have ribs on the back.

What you have there might make a better duck pond.
But without more info & pictures, it's impossible to say.

Thanks again Anole for your help!!

Most of what I know about BUDs, I picked up reading this site for a few years.
I have my opinions , preferences, and prejudices .
Get other input and do your own research.

 

[toucan-man]

? - Large, Old Style - Williamson, NY

I have an old car up on blocks, would like to get it out of my yard, not sure how much I want for it, so shoot me an offer. Only serious offers considered. Hint, it was expensive at one time.

http://rochester.craigslist.org/for/3868023071.html

 

[toucan-man]

$25 - 8' Echostar mesh - Missoula, MT

"Tell 'em Charlie sent ya."

http://missoula.craigslist.org/ele/3868949007.html

 

[toucan-man]

$2000 - fiberglass BUD - Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Priced for quick sale.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ele/3868394559.html

 

[Anole]

Desirable dish, but...

$2000 - fiberglass BUD - Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Priced for quick sale.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ele/3868394559.html

I would say that is an 8' or 10' ChannelMaster/Andrew molded dish.
Was the guy using it for moon ounce, or a birdbath?
Interesting base he has there. Never saw one like it.

Assuming he meant $200 and not $2000, . . .
But if that's an Az/El mount, it's less desirable.

 

[gpflepsen]

$2000 - fiberglass BUD - Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Priced for quick sale.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ele/3868394559.html

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I would say that is an 8' or 10' ChannelMaster/Andrew molded dish.
Was the guy using it for moon ounce, or a birdbath?
Interesting base he has there. Never saw one like it.

Assuming he meant $200 and not $2000, . . .
But if that's an Az/El mount, it's less desirable.

Good call. That looks very much like my 8' Channel Master from the back side, sans lichen. Mine was free, mount, motor and dish... YMMV...

 

[Anole]

Very good package, even for $100

That looks very much like my 8' Channel Master from the back side, sans lichen.
Mine was free, mount, motor and dish... YMMV...

Don't call me cheap, when I say hold out for a deal like this!
It is not that uncommon. :up

 

[gpflepsen]

Update on the following...

Free - 12' mesh - Papillion, NE

What kind of mover might that be...

http://omaha.craigslist.org/zip/3861327242.html

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Let's see, it's 40 miles away... it's free... it's 12'... h-h mover... he offeres to help take it down... What else is there to ask for?

I've sent him an email.

Oh, you're that close?
Yea, I'd be right over, too! :up

If it's any kind of H-H, take it all no matter the condition of the dish.
Worst case, you might use those pannels to restore another dish.

Regardless, take some pictures while you are there.

Received a response to my email, he's supposed to call me to arrange a night this week to take it down. I'll try to get some pics.

The pics make it look like a deep dish. any thoughts on make?

The posting has been taken down.
I guess you convinced him.

As I recall, the pictures were of poor quality, so I didn't save 'em.
I was busy looking at the (hopefully H-H) mount and ignored the dish

edit: oh, Toucan Man posted the pix!
That IS a deep dish!

We eagerly await your info and better pictures.
(even if you have to shoot in the dark) !
Then, maybe one of the members who used to install BUDs can identify it for you. :up

The emails we exchanged...

----- Original Message -----
From: Me
To: 2rfqd-3861327242@sale.craigslist.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 8:51 AM
Subject: 12 foot satellite dish for free (Papillion)

Hello, I responded last night for this dish. I wanted to let you know I can help take it down any night this week or anytime Friday-Sunday. I have tools, ladder etc. My goal is to save the dish (not scrap it) to use it again.

Please let me know if it is still available.

Thanks

Me

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From: craigslist 3861327242 [mailto:2rfqd-3861327242@sale.craigslist.org]
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:10 AM
To: bf70fb3d8a953ff780cc20c0b029df1a@reply.craigslist.org
Subject: Re: 12 foot satellite dish for free (Papillion)

Gerry thanks for the offer that sounds great Ill call you when we get a night free Thanks again

Russ

----- Original Message -----
From: Me
To: 2rfqd-3861327242@sale.craigslist.org
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:35 PM
Subject: RE: 12 foot satellite dish for free (Papillion)

Russ, I was wondering if you had a date in mind for taking the dish down.

Thanks again,

Me

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Sorry I didnt call. There were a few of us studying it the other day and we just went with it, got it down and I didnt have your number with me. It has been removed sorry. Russ

 

[Anole]

"Removed"? As in: gone?
Or as in: come by and haul it away?
I didn't like the: sorry.

Even if the dish is wrecked, I would still want to recover the motor...if it's an H-H.

 

[gpflepsen]

"Removed"? As in: gone?
Or as in: come by and haul it away?
I didn't like the: sorry.

Even if the dish is wrecked, I would still want to recover the motor...if it's an H-H.

I replied to see what state of "gone" it is... Pisses me off, not that he owes me, but he said he'd call. I would have been there Wednesday if he said "go".

 

[Anole]

Way too large a percentage of people are inconsiderate flakes.
First clue should have been the "free".
He obviously wanted it gone, and saw no value in it - just trash.

Better luck next time.

 

[toucan-man]

$100 each - 10' BUD, QTY 3 - Mercedes, TX

http://brownsville.en.craigslist.org/ele/3869371272.html

 

[Anole]

Good news. Bad news.

$100 each - 10' BUD, QTY 3 - Mercedes, TX

i have 3 10 ft diameter Satellite Dish. they were hooked up to a Satellite system . Company went out of Business . You pick them up. $100 each. Also have a complete Headend , modulars .Need it all gone.

If this was a small community system or cable headend, the dishes will likely be on fixed mounts.
Probably commercial solid, though. No guarantees.
Shop accordingly.

 

[primestar31]

Update on the following...

The emails we exchanged...

I've had that happen several times when I was harvesting Primestar dishes years ago. I learned quickly to NEVER wait! Once I have the guys address, I'm there, and the dish is being removed right then. Far too many flakes out there...

GO to the guys house now! I wouldn't wait on yet another email from him. Knock on the door. If the dish or mount is still there, fine, if not, then you got a nice ride.

 

[gpflepsen]

More email...

----- Original Message -----
From: Me
To: 2rfqd-3861327242@sale.craigslist.org
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 10:17 AM
Subject: RE: 12 foot satellite dish for free (Papillion)


Oh that’s too bad. I really wanted to get this back in use and not thrown away. Is it completely gone?

Thanks,

me
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yes sorry

I've had that happen several times when I was harvesting Primestar dishes years ago. I learned quickly to NEVER wait! Once I have the guys address, I'm there, and the dish is being removed right then. Far too many flakes out there...

GO to the guys house now! I wouldn't wait on yet another email from him. Knock on the door. If the dish or mount is still there, fine, if not, then you got a nice ride.

Problem with that is the anonymity of the Internet. He's in a town of 350,000+ and I can only narrow it down to a 4 sq mile area... all I ever had from him is his first name and his craigslist email link...

 

[toucan-man]

$300 - 10' BUD - Bloomfield, IN

http://bloomington.craigslist.org/for/3871280670.html