I don't know if this should really be in the C-Band group or this one but if it gets moved I presume Ice thought it should be.
This past weekend I set up my Winegard 1M with a C-Band LNB on Galaxy 16.
I have a Panorama 13K LNB on it now. Figured that I should keep it on the cheap until I can prove anything. I proved I can get some C-Band with it. From reading the experiences of others that have tried mini-buds with any success, I now have a BSC421 LNB coming.
But my question has to do with the scalar ring positioning, in general. On the side of the LNB is a scale that if I've done my research has to do with the focal depth of the dish. Right now, although the LNB only has a scale up to 42 I have the scalar ring set at a position that would be at 46. My Birdog shows a S/N on 3845 H of 5.1dB. Best I could get on this transponder. 3904 H gives me 8.9dB.
The Winegard DS-3101 has a f/d of 0.59. So, should I set the scalar ring at the imaginary 60 ring (the Panorama only goes up to 42) on the LNB and peak from there? Or should I put it where it allows me to get the best signal?
This past weekend I set up my Winegard 1M with a C-Band LNB on Galaxy 16.
I have a Panorama 13K LNB on it now. Figured that I should keep it on the cheap until I can prove anything. I proved I can get some C-Band with it. From reading the experiences of others that have tried mini-buds with any success, I now have a BSC421 LNB coming.
But my question has to do with the scalar ring positioning, in general. On the side of the LNB is a scale that if I've done my research has to do with the focal depth of the dish. Right now, although the LNB only has a scale up to 42 I have the scalar ring set at a position that would be at 46. My Birdog shows a S/N on 3845 H of 5.1dB. Best I could get on this transponder. 3904 H gives me 8.9dB.
The Winegard DS-3101 has a f/d of 0.59. So, should I set the scalar ring at the imaginary 60 ring (the Panorama only goes up to 42) on the LNB and peak from there? Or should I put it where it allows me to get the best signal?