Universal LNBF and Analog Receiver

[PopcornNMore]

Will a universal KU LNBF work with an older analog satellite receiver to pickup analog KU channels? If so, what satellite do you recommend I try pointing to first to get a signal?

Thank You,
Dave

 

[Mr Tony]

AMC9 (83W) TP19 H polarity has a test card most of the time

I don't know if a universal will work because of the 2 frequency ranges

 

[PopcornNMore]

2 frequency ranges? Do all universal KU LNBF's support both KU and DBS?

I am still confused about the universal KU LNBF. What is the main difference?

How is the 22K used?

I know the universal has a wider frequency range and can pick up some extra channels. What satellite transponder is an example of this?

Thank You,
Dave

 

[PSB]

A Universal LNBF has two bands (hi and Lo), and when a 22khz tone is sent to the LNBF it switches between them. It is still a linear polarized LNBF so cant be used for DBS satellites, those are circular polarized.


Only the new Invacom QPH-031 will work for both cp and lp polarities

 

[PopcornNMore]

Thank you Pete. What exactly are these two frequency bands?

 

[PSB]

950 ~ 1950 MHz 1100 ~ 2150 MHz (output)

10.70~11.70 GHz 11.70~12.75 GHz (input)

Depending on the brand.

Have a look at the specs on the Invacom SNH-031

http://invacom.net/documents/Single.pdf

 

[Mr Tony]

the only thing on the extended band is Cubavision on Pas9 (58)

 

[PopcornNMore]

So, if a person isn't interested in Cubavision on Pas9 they probably should go with a standard KU LNBF that will work on both analog and digital channels.

 

[Mr Tony]

yep

no need to figure out when to use the 22k
you can use a meter to aim it

 

[PSB]

Cubavision is also now on Hispasat 1C

http://www.lyngsat.com/hispa1c.html

 

[Mr Tony]

Cubavision is also now on Hispasat 1C

http://www.lyngsat.com/hispa1c.html

uh, buddy

Europe beam for Cubavision, not America one

 

[PSB]

Coz I have it scanned in here :shocked

http://www.lyngsat.com/hispa1d.html

http://www.hispasat.com/FlotaSat/pop_up_cobH1D-3.htm

 

[PSB]

I know where you can get one cheap ; )

 

[PopcornNMore]

Pete, that Invacom universal LNBF has an excellent noise figure. I might just sign up for one of the new ones you have advertised that support both circular and linear polarizations. I will let you know once all of the other equipment I ordered arrives and gets setup.

 

[Mr Tony]

Coz I have it scanned in here :shocked

http://www.lyngsat.com/hispa1d.html

http://www.hispasat.com/FlotaSat/pop_up_cobH1D-3.htm

wrong satellite in the first post
I see its on 1D, not 1C

(I need to get my motor over to 30 one of these days)