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ssy080 · 2012-06-15, 12:42 AM

Hello,

it has been a long time since I have put my CNX duo to a good use as FTA channels I used to get were no longer in service. Today, I found that KBS world is available for free on Galaxy 18.

The biggest size dish I have right now is a 80cm fortec star dish (33"?). I also have a starchoice dish that is 32 inches wide (oval). I reside in Calgary.

I have got some signal (~35%) in a cloudy day (using a fortec dish), but no channels were scanned using blind scan. I don't even know if I am pointing to the right sat right now as no sat info comes up due to the low signal.

I am using LNB frequency of 10750 using the Galaxy 10R settings (the receiver is old, so doesn't have the tp list for Galaxy 18).

Is the dish too small for the purpose? Or is there anything I can do to get more signal?

thank you.

majortom · 2012-06-15, 01:01 AM

not sure if the link will work, but give it a try, make sure the Galaxy 18 Ku Band Footprint is selected, then zoom in to Calgary, should give you a minimum recommended dish size for that area. I think it said at least 90 cm
and of course bigger would be better.

http://www.satbeams.com/footprints?l...name=Temporary

ssy080 · 2012-06-15, 01:15 AM

Thank you for the reply... I guess 80cm is too small, then

...

ssy080 · 2012-06-15, 01:48 AM

Could someone tell me if I would be able to put a linear ku lnb on http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqVHJEYE-kczUWZTBPrt1(ZRpg~~48_20.JPG

this mesh dish? It seems around the right size (4 feet?)

Thank you

Kraven · 2012-06-15, 09:37 AM

Dish looks more like 8ft. You could fit a universal LNB (C and Ku) on it. Such LNBs are available on our sponsor's site: www.drsat.ca

I have the BSC621-2D and it works good.

Cheers, K

Jaygeetee · 2012-06-16, 03:10 AM

ssy080, KBS World shows SCRAMBLED on my AZBox but maybe someone else could confirm whether it's still itc as Dr.Sats channel list states.

DrSat · 2012-06-16, 10:24 AM

This channel used to be unencrypted but not so anymore. I have updated our channel list accordingly. If you are looking for Korean channels, take a look at Intelsat 9 @ 58W on C-band. Your mesh dish would work fine for this satellite.

ssy080 · 2012-06-18, 12:29 PM

Oh... really??? that's too bad ..

thank you for letting me know.

I guess it is a good thing that I didn't buy another dish...

DrSat// Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately, that picture was from kijiji that I was thinking of picking up! But it seems the channel I want on that sat is encrypted anyways. I think another option is go get AMC 1 which has MBC, but it requires 6 foot dish & a receiver to get c band. I don't think CNX duo does c band, does it?

p.s. MBC does not show up on your channel list as FTA.. but lyngsat does. Is this encrypted as well?

thank you~

2012-06-15, 12:42 AM	#1
ssy080 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	Galaxy 18 Hello, it has been a long time since I have put my CNX duo to a good use as FTA channels I used to get were no longer in service. Today, I found that KBS world is available for free on Galaxy 18. The biggest size dish I have right now is a 80cm fortec star dish (33"?). I also have a starchoice dish that is 32 inches wide (oval). I reside in Calgary. I have got some signal (~35%) in a cloudy day (using a fortec dish), but no channels were scanned using blind scan. I don't even know if I am pointing to the right sat right now as no sat info comes up due to the low signal. I am using LNB frequency of 10750 using the Galaxy 10R settings (the receiver is old, so doesn't have the tp list for Galaxy 18). Is the dish too small for the purpose? Or is there anything I can do to get more signal? thank you.

2012-06-15, 01:01 AM	#2
majortom Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,563	not sure if the link will work, but give it a try, make sure the Galaxy 18 Ku Band Footprint is selected, then zoom in to Calgary, should give you a minimum recommended dish size for that area. I think it said at least 90 cm and of course bigger would be better. http://www.satbeams.com/footprints?l...name=Temporary __________________ uhf/vhf combo rotor chimney mount homebrew vhf hi hpf ap-8700 preamp 4way split lg lcd dtt901 pctuner mythtv

2012-06-15, 09:37 AM	#5
Kraven Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Shore, QC Posts: 530	Dish looks more like 8ft. You could fit a universal LNB (C and Ku) on it. Such LNBs are available on our sponsor's site: www.drsat.ca I have the BSC621-2D and it works good. Cheers, K __________________ 6 ft BUD, motorized 39" KU, S10, Viewsat Ultra, CM 4228, home made SBGH

2012-06-16, 10:24 AM	#7
DrSat Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 660	This channel used to be unencrypted but not so anymore. I have updated our channel list accordingly. If you are looking for Korean channels, take a look at Intelsat 9 @ 58W on C-band. Your mesh dish would work fine for this satellite. __________________ Proud sponsor of the FTA satellite forum Fier commanditaire du forum FTA

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2012-06-15, 01:15 AM	#3
ssy080 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	Thank you for the reply... I guess 80cm is too small, then ...

2012-06-15, 01:48 AM	#4
ssy080 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	Could someone tell me if I would be able to put a linear ku lnb on http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqVHJEYE-kczUWZTBPrt1(ZRpg~~48_20.JPG this mesh dish? It seems around the right size (4 feet?) Thank you

2012-06-16, 03:10 AM	#6
Jaygeetee DHC Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Surrey, BC Posts: 393	ssy080, KBS World shows SCRAMBLED on my AZBox but maybe someone else could confirm whether it's still itc as Dr.Sats channel list states.

2012-06-18, 12:29 PM	#8
ssy080 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 10	Oh... really??? that's too bad .. thank you for letting me know. I guess it is a good thing that I didn't buy another dish... DrSat// Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately, that picture was from kijiji that I was thinking of picking up! But it seems the channel I want on that sat is encrypted anyways. I think another option is go get AMC 1 which has MBC, but it requires 6 foot dish & a receiver to get c band. I don't think CNX duo does c band, does it? p.s. MBC does not show up on your channel list as FTA.. but lyngsat does. Is this encrypted as well? thank you~