Pics of my 10 footer BUD.

[Mannysur]

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369936923691These are pics of my 10 footer dish installed a couple years ago on my backyard by myself.
This dish was donated to me by a nice gentleman whose wife pass away recently and didn't wanna keep it.I use this dish for international programing on the weekends and this the reason that I became so interested on FTA.Guys thanks so much for the help everytime I posted a thread and long live FTA!!!!!!!3695So far I'm in the works about upgradimg my Lnb's so I will soon be posting some interestings findings about some search that I pulled about the diferent kinds of Lnb's on the market an obviuosly I will need some guidance about getting the best one for my application.Somebody suggest to me on a previous post about a Wideband Corotor II wich i believe its the right one for international programming but i still have a couple question.Thanks for a great FAMILY site and once again thanks a million!!!!!:yes:

[Bowhunters]

Sweet looking setup, congratulations.

[Costactc]

Awesome pics Manny. If your hitting sats on the Atlantic side 11w-58w, a wideband corotor is a must as most sats are circular on the c band side. Norstar lnbs are really good but pricey. Keep us posted Manny.

[andyb2]

Good luck Manny.Nice setup

[Mannysur]

Thanks Bow,Costa and Andy for the quick response(as usual).I end up cleaning the bow on the antenna and to my surprise it was fill with a yellow jacket nest.Guys,I wonder if some of you can help me with a question on one of these pics?The Lnb that I have in my setup its a C-Band,but,anybody knows what type?I mean its a Chaparral Lnb but what type,1k,3k or 4k?I have been searching around and like Costa said for international birds,I will be better of with a Chaparral Corotor II(its on the plans,of course with the proper Lnb's and the boss permission),and also I would like to know if a Dielectric insert its necessary on this setup?What about a Norsat C-Band 3.7-4.2 Ghz?Can I use the same C-Band lnb or I will be better with another one?What about a Norsat Ku-Band lnb 11.7-12.2 or an Astrotel Ku-Band Superhemt?As you can see guys I'm getting very deep into the Fta and I would like to test as much and good as possible,I know that the sky is the limit,but that's my goal.Once again thanks so much for your help.My best regards.Manny.:yes:

[Costactc]

The lnb in the pictures looks like one of those old school ones used in the analogue days. How many k is it? Most likely 25, 30 or 40k- have a couple lying around as well. The lnbs you mention are fine but pricey. Finally, with the wideband corotor your doing circular c band , no need for dialectic plate- there usually used on lnbf for circular but that's bs IMO.

[Gizz-Moes]

From looking at your posted photos it looks like you do have an “old school” Norsat 35* C-band LNB, an up-grade would definitely help.

Not knowing your location I will post my findings from WI.

I have tried many feedhorn/LNB combos, I found the extra cost of the higher graded brands didn’t improve quality compared to cost.

For my installs I look for a low degree C-band LNB (16* or less), and a low dB Ku LNB (.6db or less).
I may get grief for this, but I feel the LNBF’s are not worth the time, a much better system is obtained using a feedhorn/LNB combo on your BUD.

This is what goes on most of my 10' BUD setups:
Chaparral Corotor II Plus: C-band/Ku feedhorn.
For C-band Astrotel 15 degree
For Ku Astrotel .5dB Ku

For dish’s less than 10' Ku reception is sketchy here in WI. and this is what’s installed.
Chaparral C-band feedhorn.
Astrotel 15 degree LNB.

The Astrotel LNB’s are cheap, but they do work.
daveswebshop.com carried them but I don’t know if the site is still selling?

Good Luck,
Gizz

[Mannysur]

Costa and Gizz,thanks for the input on this issue.I will be looking on this types of Lnb and eventually I wil posting my results.And thank you for the unanimaous idea about the Corotor II.I think it will be a great addition to my system.Once again thanks a million for all your help and any ideas that will help me to go on the right direction are welcome.Thanks a lot guys!!!!!Manny.:yes: