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by shaynes
Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Information on 2.3m satellite dish
Replies: 6
Views: 2835

Re: Information on 2.3m satellite dish

Hi - about my 2.3m dish depth/focus problem. My own fault, I measured the depth incorrectly, don't ask me how it happened, must be going senile. Focus is 2-3cm in front of LNB bracket, thanks everone - Stuart
by shaynes
Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Information on 2.3m satellite dish
Replies: 6
Views: 2835

Re: Information on 2.3m satellite dish

OK - thanks to you both for your interest and advice. I'm going to try searching by hand for the correct position using an old analogue signal strength meter that I've dug out(pico meter I think you said). It's not going to be too easy with the scaffolding that I've got but it's probably the best wa...
by shaynes
Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Information on 2.3m satellite dish
Replies: 6
Views: 2835

Re: Information on 2.3m satellite dish

Hello Chris - unfortunately this is part of the dilemma, the 3 struts and the LNB clamp are original.It was partly because of this that I asked about the accuracy of the focus equation,it seems odd that the focus calc gives a value so far in front of the original LNB bracket - or perhaps dishes are ...
by shaynes
Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Information on 2.3m satellite dish
Replies: 6
Views: 2835

Information on 2.3m satellite dish

Hi to you all out there, I wonder if anyone can help with information?. I obtained a secondhand 2.3m diameter prime focus satellite dish - no information with it. I measured the dish depth and calculated the focus (84cm), the LNB bracket is located at 97cm. I've been using a 40mm universal LNB and g...