LNB Power - freeview forum2024-03-28T20:41:20Zhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/forum/topics/lnb-power?commentId=6513406%3AComment%3A41676&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDidn't mention previously abo…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-08-12:6513406:Comment:416772014-08-12T23:57:06.798ZRobbohttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/Robbo
<p>Didn't mention previously about LNB skew , as wasn't the issue , but should maybe mention I installed the old previous LNB without skew at all (6 oclock). Although it worked fine this might explain why when I occasionally did a FTA re-scan on the box , I typically got a lot of channel duplications etc and had to clean up the STB menu. This particular new one (both were/are cheap-ish models) seemed to definitely require skew , and as mentioned was more sensitive when adjusting it. Is this…</p>
<p>Didn't mention previously about LNB skew , as wasn't the issue , but should maybe mention I installed the old previous LNB without skew at all (6 oclock). Although it worked fine this might explain why when I occasionally did a FTA re-scan on the box , I typically got a lot of channel duplications etc and had to clean up the STB menu. This particular new one (both were/are cheap-ish models) seemed to definitely require skew , and as mentioned was more sensitive when adjusting it. Is this feasible or am I talking off the top :)) ?</p> Hi Willis, Just some clarific…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-08-12:6513406:Comment:416762014-08-12T23:08:06.309ZBill McMurrayhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/WildBill
<p>Hi Willis, Just some clarification for others reading these posts.</p>
<p>8 oclock skew is normal for Optus D1 using a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">lot of the common LNBs!</span></p>
<p>Cheers, Bill.</p>
<p>Hi Willis, Just some clarification for others reading these posts.</p>
<p>8 oclock skew is normal for Optus D1 using a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">lot of the common LNBs!</span></p>
<p>Cheers, Bill.</p> Thanks Willis, That's exactly…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-08-12:6513406:Comment:419032014-08-12T20:10:02.916ZRobbohttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/Robbo
<p>Thanks Willis, That's exactly what It looks like .... so I guess the fault must have been inside the LNB unit itself...cheers</p>
<p>Thanks Willis, That's exactly what It looks like .... so I guess the fault must have been inside the LNB unit itself...cheers</p> 8 oclock skew is normal
and t…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-08-12:6513406:Comment:419012014-08-12T12:11:13.524Zwillishttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/willis
<p>8 oclock skew is normal</p>
<p>and the inside of the f socket will look like an M side on</p>
<p>hope you got a better mount than last time</p>
<p>8 oclock skew is normal</p>
<p>and the inside of the f socket will look like an M side on</p>
<p>hope you got a better mount than last time</p> Thanks for the update Robbo!…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-08-11:6513406:Comment:416692014-08-11T21:06:37.805Zforumuserhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/forumuser
<p>Thanks for the update Robbo! Glad its all fixed now!</p>
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<p>Thanks for the update Robbo! Glad its all fixed now!</p>
<p></p> Problem fixed ... faulty LNB…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-08-11:6513406:Comment:415862014-08-11T20:59:41.860ZRobbohttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/Robbo
<p>Problem fixed ... faulty LNB . Seems that the dangling LNB on the end of the coax sustained some damage also. Removed the F connector socket from the LNB and can only see a "fork" shaped contact inside where the pin fits. I will post a photo maybe as I am not sure if it looks as it should but cant see any appropriate pin/wire contact. As soon as all components were connected and STB was switched on , the STB LNB settings read power on 13/18V automatically. The lack of any continuous…</p>
<p>Problem fixed ... faulty LNB . Seems that the dangling LNB on the end of the coax sustained some damage also. Removed the F connector socket from the LNB and can only see a "fork" shaped contact inside where the pin fits. I will post a photo maybe as I am not sure if it looks as it should but cant see any appropriate pin/wire contact. As soon as all components were connected and STB was switched on , the STB LNB settings read power on 13/18V automatically. The lack of any continuous connection previously probably was why power read "Off" on the menu. Tuning in was more difficult with this particular LNB than the other for some reason. Had to "skew" it to about 8 o'clock and dish elevation / Azimuth seemed really sensitive compared to initial setup. had to "micro" move the dish in tiny steps. Anyway , if feedback helps this is what I eventually did. LNB's might not be quite as robust as I was told , but for the cost , buy a new one ...:))</p> Theres 4 sats practically nex…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-07-30:6513406:Comment:418052014-07-30T06:29:53.096Zwillishttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/willis
Theres 4 sats practically next door to each other but 12456 & 12483 horizontal are "unique" to D1,freeview
Theres 4 sats practically next door to each other but 12456 & 12483 horizontal are "unique" to D1,freeview Hi Robbo,
LNB power should be…tag:freeviewforum.co.nz,2014-07-29:6513406:Comment:415032014-07-29T22:54:16.336ZBill McMurrayhttps://freeviewforum.co.nz/profile/WildBill
<p>Hi Robbo,</p>
<p>LNB power should be "on", but if receiver works with it "off", don't worry about it. You may be powering the LNB through another setting, or it may an idiosyncrasy of that receiver.</p>
<p>Because you were getting some low readings when scanning, I'd suspect that you have <strong>aligned the dish to the wrong satellite!</strong></p>
<p>There are several satellites very close to each other; So close, that you can't tell the difference just by comparing the dish direction with…</p>
<p>Hi Robbo,</p>
<p>LNB power should be "on", but if receiver works with it "off", don't worry about it. You may be powering the LNB through another setting, or it may an idiosyncrasy of that receiver.</p>
<p>Because you were getting some low readings when scanning, I'd suspect that you have <strong>aligned the dish to the wrong satellite!</strong></p>
<p>There are several satellites very close to each other; So close, that you can't tell the difference just by comparing the dish direction with other dishes.</p>
<p>Your "satellite Finder" is just that! - It simply finds <span style="text-decoration: underline;">a satellite</span> for you, but you have to decide if it's the one you're after, or not.</p>
<p>Installers load the different parameters into our "satellite signal meters", then our meter tells us if we're on the right satellite.</p>
<p>Go back and scan 10 degrees each way, and five degrees up and down, then lock onto the strongest signal you get - That will be D1.</p>
<p>Another option:- do a blind scan. It will find whatever channels are on that satellite, which will tell you what satellite you're on, then you'll know which way to move the dish to get back to D1.</p>
<p>Have fun. Cheers, Bill. </p>