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jmaxwell (66.81.43.11)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 06, 2004 - 11:55 pm: | |
Cory: Could u pls. tell me where the 4 co-axials on the rotor unit lead to. 2 out the bottom and 2 out the side. I presume that 1 of each would tie the LNB, thru the rotor, then to the control box, but that is only a presumption. Even if that is true, I still have another set to deal with. Thnks. |
James Maxwell (Jmaxwell) (66.81.53.174)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 12:22 pm: | |
Cory: Tore the box apart and found the manual stuck under a packing insert. Got it now. |
CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.52)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 1:22 pm: | |
LOL
Yes, the manual is there. If you notice it is a copy of the original as this is being offered for only the rotor positioning part or "HOBBYIST" stuff.
I found the unit works well in manual and even scans for signal.
Let me know how you make out, I think it is kinda neet.
I am interested in your results and how you are going to use it.
"Imagine Your Dreams"
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CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.52)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 1:30 pm: | |
In case you are still in doubt, there are to Coax cables, one is plain white, the other is white with a black mark. There are two, for either two LNB connections or one LNB and one vhf/uhv antenna connection. the flat part of the rotor is the bottom and the moving arm is where the dish goes.
I have been giving serious consideration to putting a camera on the Dish post so I could scan the camping area if needed. I love all this fun stuff - heee hee
"Imagine Your Dreams"
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James Maxwell (Jmaxwell) (66.81.50.201)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2004 - 10:35 pm: | |
Cory: I had presumed the mounting position and how the co-ax would hook up, at least 1 set. Then after I initially posted here, I went out and got the box and tore it apart. The manual had gotten glue on it and stuck to a sheet of cardboard packing. I can see clearly now!!!! Since I'm busy, for me at least, working on the new conversion, and the weather stinks here now, I will wait for a couple of clear days and just hook it up on a post mount, after I make a mounting plate for it and an adapter for the 18" dish.
If it works out ok, even on manual, I will probably incorporate it into the conversion. I have no reason or desire to have "in-motion tracking" so I could care less if that works. I doubt that I will mount it on the bus permanently, as my experience has been that I have ended up with obstacles blocking clear view, trees, buildings, towers, etc., about 1/2 the time when in the bus. Probably will stick with a post and tripod arrangement for it if. I have a roof mount Winegard Manual Dish.
Considering the problem of the unit not switching signal to the receiver, I'll experiment with one co-ax set to the unit and the other to the satellite recvr., utilizing a dual LNB, if that is the case with mine. If it works out well, I may have to go on a "hunt" for a salvage Datron or KingDome reflector and LNB. I'll keep u posted on how it works. Love these unusual toys! |
CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.218)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 12:32 pm: | |
Ok, here are my thoughts
I found that a 1" flange (screw to wall) fits the bottom holes exactly, the screws are 5M metric, you need 4 which I found at "ACE is the Place", though my "friendly hardware man" was no where to be found.
I used a 1" pipe about 2" long and placed it into one of those RV style folding chair bases, tri pod style, only about 4" tall. (Normally, a 2" stand off would be placed in the base and a chair on top of the stand off) The inside of the base kinda angles smaller so the 1" pipe fits secure and I taped 3 screws into the top of the base to secure the pipe from wobble and turning freely.
I used my DSS dish "RCA" on the included post. Note the post is a bit larger than normal but was able to open the dish mount and put on the post and bought larger bolts to secure.
The problem with sending the signal through, according to the article, appearantly comes later, I don't have that problem, I get the signal loud and clear. I will usually set up, aim the dish South and use the "SCAN" to find the signal (the scanner has its own "simple" meter but the signal strength meter on the Dish receiver is so much better, use it instead). Then if the dish does not lock on, when it finds the signal, I hit STOP, then I will go to manual and fine tune manually. Then I just turn the power off of the Scanners control box, (not by remote or the rotor will seek "transport" position) and watch my satellite programming.
You are right, In motion tracking is useless to us and I have no use for it either. (I assume you would need "THEIR special dish to track in motion" But the ease it offers to place a remote satalite dish and find the signal is well worth the trouble.
Just for thought... the unit needs the LNB connected to work, it will not respond if you try to just use the manual mode without the LNB attached. Also see in the insructions about tuning to the LNB, it seems to be an important part of "their" install. ALSO use the adjustment to limit scan area, it speeds the scan up enormously.
As I have said before, the RV DISH TRIPOD was a pain to set up, and since I don't have "Garys' Wife" to find the signal in a Wink of an Eye (kidding Gary) I found this thing neet, quick and so far, painless. The most work is to place the dish and connect the cable. Yes, I like "Roughing" it with the proper tools and this one Fits The Bill. What was that saying about the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys??? I love the toys!
Keep me informed, I'm loving this, lololol'
"Imagine Your Dreams"
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