I am in the uk if it helps i can get all the vertical transponders (mbc 1,2,3,4) where i am with a high qulity andrews 1.2m with ku-band feedhorn and invacom c120 0.3lnb but have to use a 1.8m to get the horizontal trasponders (showtime networks) on nilesat as the horizontals are 2db weaker then the verticals
So see below
1.2m verticals only
1.8m vertiacal & horizontal transpoders