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peejayw

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#222539 16-Aug-2017 13:31
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I have an old Sky dish and a new 11300 Ku-band LNB to set up. As well as the left/right and up/down orientation, does the LNB have to be rotated as well or do you just place it with the cable connection facing down to help keep the water out?




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  #1847583 16-Aug-2017 13:51
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Approx 45deg 'skew' is the term. (7-8oclock from front)

 

 

 

 



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  #1847584 16-Aug-2017 13:54
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OK, thanks. I have a satellite finder so I guess I just rotate the LNB for best signal after setting the azimuth etc ?




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  #1847588 16-Aug-2017 13:57
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Yeah, the biggest thing it effects is the polarity. Too far either side your H channels will not show, vertical the other way. Think of it as a small wire in the middle. And the signal is | and -. You want it near \ to ensure it gets both :)



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  #1847590 16-Aug-2017 13:59
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Now I understand, thanks for the help.




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