Sadoun KUL1 Ku LNB

[emuman100]

Hello,

I noticed my Sadoun KUL1 Ku linear LNBF seems to be lacking on the PBS stuff on AMC 21. I can't even get a signal on the DVB-S2 multiplex of LPB. I'd like to get a Norsat LNB, but where would I get a feedhorn to use with a Fortec Star FC90P? Do they sell Invacom LNBFs that do 13/18V switching with one output for the North American Ku FSS band?

Thanks.

Jonathan

 

[Lak7]

Which receiver?

 

[emuman100]

I'm using a Coolsat 8000 for DVB-S2. 12140 is weaker than 12120 and 12180 for me, but I can still lock onto it.

 

[Lak7]

For me 12140 is always a touch weaker that 12180, doesn't matter which LNB / Dish I use.
I haven't scanned 12120 yet.
The 12072 DVB-S2 runs about the same as 12140.
One thing about the DVB-S2, I do not get it after dark. A few others mentioned that too.
But I don't know why.
Have you tried in the middle of the day?

 

[Anole]

Do they sell Invacom LNBFs that do 13/18V switching with one output for the North American Ku FSS band?

SNH-031 is commonly available. It's got one output, and is a Universal for FSS.
QPH-031 is commonly available. It's got two outputs and is Standard for FSS.
(I'm ignoring the QPH-031 also has two more outputs which are circular and for the DBS band)

There are some TWF-something (?) LNBF, but they are not seen around too often.
They have two outputs, and I think they're Universal FSS.
As far as I remember, all the rest of the product line is designed for the world market and is Universal.
See Invacom web site for more info.

 

[brentb636]

I'm another who can't get the LPB transponder after dark. The mystery has not been explained, but I'm pretty close to Lak7, so it may be a geographical phenomenon. The TP is difficult to lock, because of the 8psk . If I jog my motor 1 step in either direction, I lose it. That's a real tight window.

 

[Lak7]

If I jog my motor 1 step in either direction, I lose it.

Yep! The VBox V is just not accurate enough either.

 

[emuman100]

Thanks guys. I have noticed on C band I could not get some transponders after dark. For example, the Showtime multiplex on AMC 11. Right now, I cannot get the Scripps HD multiplex on AMC 10 with my coolsat 8000 and it's dark out. I'll try when it's light out, but I have a feeling it has to do with reflector size and LNBF quality. I'd use a Norsat Ku PLL LNB if I could, but I need the proper feedhorn for the dish I have. Maybe PLL LNBs will help reception quite a bit, especially after dark. More than likely though, it could be dish size, alignment, and obstructions that a PLL LNB will only marginally help. I'll try tomorrow and report back how it goes.

 

[Lak7]

Are you able to get the NBC DVB-S2?

 

[emuman100]

I never had the coolsat 8000 when my dish was pointed to AMC 1 Ku.