Since I still have my 84E Primestar elliptical dish, this spring I am going to find a use for it. Problem being, It only works slightly better that my 75m CM dish, with a generic LNBF. I have a number of the NJR lnb's with round offset feeds. I think, using the elliptical feed horn would result in better performance. I've regularly checked ebay for them, with no luck. Do you have one you're willing to part with, or is there another source for this feed horn?
WANTED: P-Star Elliptical feedhorn
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I got one. I have the P* LNBF's with the single voltage switched H/V output (I plan to use or play with) and some with a separate V/H output. The separate H/V is useless to me so I can give up one off of one of them or the whole LNBF. I think I know where they are.
If you search you will see pics where I posted this P* feedhorn bolted to a Superdish FSS LNBF. Looks like they were made for each other...bolts right up!
If you send me your address I will mail you one providing when you get it you check the postage it cost me and send me that amount by return mail. But wait till I find it...I think it is in the old shed with no door...could've been stolen...No really. I think it seen it a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure but I think it is missing the plastic inlaid cover on the feed horn end. They were thin and dry rotted or cracked on a lot I have seen.
I'll post back later with full details as I am going out to pick up trash out of the yard. It is 65 today and the wind has blown crap in from all over...I'll grab it while I am out there
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P.S. If it is only like $5 I'll just take your word for it that is your birthday and you owe me nothing. And the LNB part works too!
If you search you will see pics where I posted this P* feedhorn bolted to a Superdish FSS LNBF. Looks like they were made for each other...bolts right up!
If you send me your address I will mail you one providing when you get it you check the postage it cost me and send me that amount by return mail. But wait till I find it...I think it is in the old shed with no door...could've been stolen...No really. I think it seen it a couple weeks ago. I'm not sure but I think it is missing the plastic inlaid cover on the feed horn end. They were thin and dry rotted or cracked on a lot I have seen.
I'll post back later with full details as I am going out to pick up trash out of the yard. It is 65 today and the wind has blown crap in from all over...I'll grab it while I am out there
.P.S. If it is only like $5 I'll just take your word for it that is your birthday and you owe me nothing. And the LNB part works too!
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OK, I found it. It is a separate H/V output LNB and it does have the plastic cover on the feed horn end with a small crack in it. I don't mean the whole feed horn cover. It has a thin plastic cover on the side that faces the dish. A dab of silicone would seal it. It has been in a shed and worked last time I knew. If all you want is the eye shaped feed part and 4 bolts...well that would be cheaper to mail. I can just toss the can shaped LNB.
Yeah, but they were like $12 and $20 + S&H and if he just wants the feed part I can probably mail it for like $3.
Yeah, had to leave for a while, so I just ordered one. Dang, too much of a hurry here.. I forgot about one rule for this hobby, patience. Should have known there would be a few unused around here. Anyhow, I'm set for another project after it warms up some now. Thanks to everyone.
Got the order, BUT NO FEEDHORN! Sent the following via their contact page:
Web order listed on your Invoice # was received today, Packaged exceptionally well. But the problem I have ism It did not include the feedhorn. And that is what I am really in need of. It is described on the page as a "Channel Master single output LNBF ", The F in LNBF represents FEED as far as I know. If the webpage would have stated FEED NOT INCLUDED, or the photo's not shown the feedhorn, I would have not ordered. Or did I miss this information on the page?
Thank You. ----- Will see what happens, I may still need a feed.
Reply from Impakt:
The item description doesn't reflect the lnbf holder is not attached. Our customers primarily represent companies that install these units. In every case, companies that order this item is using it as a replacement for one already installed.
However, if you still need one, we will send it out via US Mail?
please reply if you want us to ship the lnb holder
Bill ~ Customer Service
IMPAKT Products and Distributing
My reply:
Yes, it is the part not shipped, that's shown in the photo, that I really desire.
What will my cost be for it? If $0.00, Yes, ship it.
Quote: The item description doesn't reflect the lnbf holder is not attached. End quote.
I believe the product description should reflect this fact. State clearly what is being sold. If product photos show parts not included, make it clear to that fact.
The item description doesn't reflect the lnbf holder is not attached. Our customers primarily represent companies that install these units. In every case, companies that order this item is using it as a replacement for one already installed.
However, if you still need one, we will send it out via US Mail?
please reply if you want us to ship the lnb holder
Bill ~ Customer Service
IMPAKT Products and Distributing
My reply:
Yes, it is the part not shipped, that's shown in the photo, that I really desire.
What will my cost be for it? If $0.00, Yes, ship it.
Quote: The item description doesn't reflect the lnbf holder is not attached. End quote.
I believe the product description should reflect this fact. State clearly what is being sold. If product photos show parts not included, make it clear to that fact.
Maybe they'll fix you up Fatair, sounds like they just threw the entire picture on the page and assumed everybody was just wanting the lnb part of it.
Fully agree - especially since the description states that the items refurbished... They do not require core charge so they must have the whole thing to begin with.. MHO
The lnb holder will be mailed today. Best Regards,
Bill ~ Customer Service IMPAKT Products and Distributing
Hope they clarify their product descriptions. Otherwise, if I do order from them again, it may have to be on the phone.
Bill ~ Customer Service IMPAKT Products and Distributing
Hope they clarify their product descriptions. Otherwise, if I do order from them again, it may have to be on the phone.
Glad to hear you got one and the "F" in LNBF stands for feed as far as I know too.
Did they charge you extra?
Did they charge you extra?
"LNB holder" sounds to me like you are getting a mounting bracket, not a feed horn??
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