Dear Fellow Satellite Enthusiasts,
I hope this message finds you all well. A few weeks ago, I added two Channel Master dishes to my collection. One boasts a diameter of 1 meter, while the other, a Prime Star dish, is also a meter in diameter. Today, I had the opportunity to test the Prime Star dish, and to my astonishment, its performance was on par with my 90 CM Geosat Pro. It's truly remarkable to discover that this dish can be utilized for free-to-air reception. While I had come across mentions online hinting at its capabilities, experiencing it firsthand was genuinely gratifying.
On another note, I recently acquired a GT Media satellite finder from Amazon, priced around $50. I must say, it's been an invaluable addition to my toolkit. In the past, scanning for satellites meant lugging around a small television unit, my satellite receiver, and an electric cord running back into the house—a cumbersome process, to say the least. However, with the GT Media satellite finder, all I needed was that one compact unit. As I adjusted the elevation using the aforementioned screw, the finder quickly detected satellites, making the entire process smooth and efficient. Today alone, I managed to locate three satellites with ease, thanks in large part to the GT Media satellite finder and the elevation screw. Without this combination, I believe the task would have been far more time-consuming. For context, when I first delved into this hobby, it took me a full two weeks to locate Galaxy 19. It's heartening to see how far I've come since then.
However, I'm reaching out to our knowledgeable community with a query. Attached to this message is a photograph of a satellite dish mount. Highlighted in red, you'll notice a screw mechanism. When turned counterclockwise, the elevation of the dish increases, and when rotated clockwise, it decreases. I've been trying to ascertain if there's a specific term for this component and its function. My searches have been fruitless so far, so I'm hoping someone among you might shed some light on this.
I appreciate any insights or suggestions you can provide. Thank you for your continued support and camaraderie in our shared passion. Wishing you all a fantastic remainder of the weekend!
Warm regards
ILoveSats
I hope this message finds you all well. A few weeks ago, I added two Channel Master dishes to my collection. One boasts a diameter of 1 meter, while the other, a Prime Star dish, is also a meter in diameter. Today, I had the opportunity to test the Prime Star dish, and to my astonishment, its performance was on par with my 90 CM Geosat Pro. It's truly remarkable to discover that this dish can be utilized for free-to-air reception. While I had come across mentions online hinting at its capabilities, experiencing it firsthand was genuinely gratifying.
On another note, I recently acquired a GT Media satellite finder from Amazon, priced around $50. I must say, it's been an invaluable addition to my toolkit. In the past, scanning for satellites meant lugging around a small television unit, my satellite receiver, and an electric cord running back into the house—a cumbersome process, to say the least. However, with the GT Media satellite finder, all I needed was that one compact unit. As I adjusted the elevation using the aforementioned screw, the finder quickly detected satellites, making the entire process smooth and efficient. Today alone, I managed to locate three satellites with ease, thanks in large part to the GT Media satellite finder and the elevation screw. Without this combination, I believe the task would have been far more time-consuming. For context, when I first delved into this hobby, it took me a full two weeks to locate Galaxy 19. It's heartening to see how far I've come since then.
However, I'm reaching out to our knowledgeable community with a query. Attached to this message is a photograph of a satellite dish mount. Highlighted in red, you'll notice a screw mechanism. When turned counterclockwise, the elevation of the dish increases, and when rotated clockwise, it decreases. I've been trying to ascertain if there's a specific term for this component and its function. My searches have been fruitless so far, so I'm hoping someone among you might shed some light on this.
I appreciate any insights or suggestions you can provide. Thank you for your continued support and camaraderie in our shared passion. Wishing you all a fantastic remainder of the weekend!
Warm regards
ILoveSats
You can find a detailed picture of your mount on page 8 of the manual linked below. The manual is for type 900 (.9m), type 100 (1m) and type 120 (1.2m) Channel Master round dishes which use this mount as well. 
