| | | Image shows a view of the sky with two satellites represented along with a corresponding monoblok LNB feed array.This monoblok multi LNB dish feed needs to be tilted anticlockwise if used to receive from two satellites in the south east. If used for satellites due south then it needs to be used upright, as illustrated. If used for satellites towards the south west then the feed array should be tilted in a clockwise direction. Note that in this monoblok design the distances between the feeds is fixed, so this unit is suitable for its intended dish focal length only. It is not suitable for use with dishes of longer or shorter focal lengths.
For the enthusiast it is possible to use a fully adjustable multi-LNB arrangement with perhaps as many and 5 LNB/feeds. In this case set the pointing for the central feed first and then adjust the outer feeds individually. Up/down and sideways movements are needed to find the satellites and then individual rotation to set the polarization/skew angles. This fully adjustable design is suitable for a dishes with a variety of sizes and focal lengths.each L.n.b can be connected to a diseqc switch (2 or 4way) and controlled from the satellite receiver via the diseqc commands
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| 80cm Dish and Monoblok LNB Choice of 80cm Mesh or Solid black dish plus monoblok LNB, an ideal choice for receiving Astra 1 (19 degrees) and Hotbird (13 degrees) from one dish.
A digital receiver with disecq switching is required for this function (standard in most digital receivers).
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| Force Toroidal 55cm Multibeam Satellite Antenna Developed using a torodial formula, Signals are reflected twice through the main reflector, Forming a focal line created by focal points along the bottom of the main reflector making the TOROIDAL function as a multi-beam antenna 5 separate satellite positions are available on this well built satellite dish. Note this dish does not come with a wall bracket - see Satellite Installation Accessories section for various wall/floor mounts. currency
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| Visiosat 70cm BISAT Satellite Dishes 70cm BI-SAT dishes. For reception of 19 and 13 degrees east simultaneously from one fixed dish, with the same gain as if you were using 2 dishes, or with optional feed assembly (see down page) you can receiver 28, 19 and 13 degrees east satellites simultaneously allowing user to increase their viewing without the need for a motorised system. Superior construction made form polycarbonate (Grey). Note: this dish does not come with a wall bracket - see Satellite Installation Accessories section for various wall/floor mounts. currency
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| Extra LNB Bracket for 28 East BISAT Dish Allows fitting of a third lnb for 28 degrees East onto a Bisat 70cm antenna allowing the reception of satellites at 28, 19 and 13 degrees east, simply fixes to the existing feed assembly on the dish. currency
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| 80cm Triple Focus Satellite Dish Iss 80cm multi-satellite dish pack (dish is available in anthracite colour, solid or mesh). Ideal for receiving the three main satellites positions at 28, 19 and 13 degrees comes complete with:
(1) x - 4-way Diseqc Switch (weatherproof) (1) x - Standard Wall Bracket (1) x - Quad Universal Low Noise LNB (2) x - Single Universal low noise LNBs (1) x - Multi LNB Holder
This pack requires only a single cable from the satellite receiver to control the diseqc switch, which will automatically select each of the satellites when programmed into the receiver currency
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Satellite dish pointing using a multi-focus dish
A dish and feed array designed to receive two or three spaced apart satellites will have two or three feeds, each with an LNB. The feeds need to be spaced apart to suit the satellite azimuth and elevation pointing angle differences.
The dish acts as a mirror and forms an inverted and reversed image of the many satellites in a curved line in the focal region. If you are looking due south the satellites in the sky form a curved line with the highest satellite at the top. In such a case you would set your central feed aimed at the due south satellite. The outer feeds would be slightly higher up. The left feed would work to the right satellite and vice-versa.
Many dishes have pre-made fixed LNB spacings. This assumes that the dishes will be used in the Uk and for the reception of satellites spaced say 6 deg apart. The entire antenna (dish and LNBs) may be rotated to set the polarisation/skew angle. Optimise this for the central satellite.
General purpose multi-LNB antennas may have perhaps 5 feeds. The central LNB/feed will be set first and then the outer ones individually. Each LNB/feed needs to be adjusted, up/down and sideways and in rotation also to set the polarisation angle.
If all the satellites are away sideways from south, for example in a generally south west direction, the the feeds will all be in a sloping line going down towards the south west.
As an example. You are on longitude 50 west and you want to point to satellites at 13 and 19 east. These satellites are further to the west than you are, so the satellites will be in a sloping line going downwards towards the south west. See the lower diagram for an example
In some cases the individual LNBs may be rotated to individually to set the polarisation/skew angles correctly. In some cases the dual or double feed assembly is not adjustable and also fixed relative to the dish and the entire dish and feed array must be rotated to set the average polarisation angle correctly. The tilt makes the feed array line up with the sloping line of satellites in the diagram.
Because the dish is a reflector the upper feed receives signals from the lower satellite and vice versa. The left feeds receives from the right satellite and vice-versa. The effective reflection point on the dish is the lower central edge of the dish in the case of offset fed designs, or the centre of the dish in the case of axi-symmetric circular dishes with the primary feed in the centre supported by three equal length struts.
When setting up a multi-lnb system it is possible to become confused as to which LNB is in use. I suggest initially wrapping all except one feed with aluminium foil, then only one LNB will work. Line this up correctly and verify that it really does point at the wanted satellite. Check the list of satellite TV programmes and make sure that you have a unique identifying known satellite TV signal relating to a specific satellite. The Lyngsat list here at http://www.lyngsat.com is recommended. Then leave the central LNB alone and the outer feeds may then be optimised by small adjustments.
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