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bigtee · 07-03-08, 07:26 PM

Ground mounted 'temporary' motorised set up for Western satellite.

Set up with USALS and has accurately tracked every sat I've tried so far: 1, 5, 12.5, 15, 22, 24.5, 27.5 and 30W.

Quite pleased with this one :d

wod · 08-03-08, 11:36 AM

looks good, hope its secure as gales are forecast this monday

robbo71 · 08-03-08, 12:04 PM

What did you do, just bang the pole in the ground a bit bigtee?

I like the stabilizer at the bottom

, it is funny that people are strangely drawn to using vehicle components for their setups. I blame AS.

Great that it's working as well as it is.

Robbo

bigtee · 08-03-08, 03:24 PM

Robbo, funny enough the pole is not even banged or stuck to the ground at all; just standing there and held down by that which you have aptly named "the stabilizer";

In fact I can now add 8w (wishful thinking for 7w obviously) to the list.

@wod yeah, I did hear about the gales; the set-up is for 'as and when required' so I can easily just unplug the cable going to the receiver and pack away the mount ready for next time; setting it up again should only be about 10 minutes --- I actually experimented this morning.

Off-topic; what is the easiest way to use smilies when posting here at techwatch; I can't seem to find them readily - even with 'Go Advanced'!

bigtee · 08-03-08, 03:29 PM

Ah just thought I might mention the following:

Dish is Lidl dish at £14.99 (performs very well)

Ground mount = £3 (discarded scaffold pole picked up free at scaffolders; bottom piece to turn the pole into a stand and welding the two together)

jay112 · 08-03-08, 03:42 PM

Ghetto

But if it works then it's all good.

Analoguesat · 08-03-08, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo71

What did you do, just bang the pole in the ground a bit bigtee?

I like the stabilizer at the bottom

, it is funny that people are strangely drawn to using vehicle components for their setups. I blame AS.

Tyres possibly - I cant take any blame for folks using other bits of their car for sat mounts though

madrat · 09-03-08, 12:09 AM

I have an engine block from a MK1 panda. I am tempted to make a dish mount out of it now instead of a funky flower pot.

robbo71 · 09-03-08, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madrat

I have an engine block from a MK1 panda. I am tempted to make a dish mount out of it now instead of a funky flower pot.

I would like to see that madrat, you could possibly take the head off and stick the pole down one of the cylinders.

madrat · 09-03-08, 01:46 PM

its oly the block no head.

08-03-08, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
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robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 396 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time What did you do, just bang the pole in the ground a bit bigtee? I like the stabilizer at the bottom, it is funny that people are strangely drawn to using vehicle components for their setups. I blame AS. Great that it's working as well as it is. Robbo __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110.STABHH-90 motor. DigitAlb movie package. Virgin Media Cable TV, Phone & Broadband subs.

08-03-08, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 431 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time Robbo, funny enough the pole is not even banged or stuck to the ground at all; just standing there and held down by that which you have aptly named "the stabilizer"; In fact I can now add 8w (wishful thinking for 7w obviously) to the list. @wod yeah, I did hear about the gales; the set-up is for 'as and when required' so I can easily just unplug the cable going to the receiver and pack away the mount ready for next time; setting it up again should only be about 10 minutes --- I actually experimented this morning. Off-topic; what is the easiest way to use smilies when posting here at techwatch; I can't seem to find them readily - even with 'Go Advanced'! __________________ Raven 90 multi for 1w, 7e, 13e, 16e & 19e; TM1500 looped into Analogue receiver; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w; Fortec 5400 & Phoenix Apollo Receivers

08-03-08, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 431 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time Ah just thought I might mention the following: Dish is Lidl dish at £14.99 (performs very well) Ground mount = £3 (discarded scaffold pole picked up free at scaffolders; bottom piece to turn the pole into a stand and welding the two together) __________________ Raven 90 multi for 1w, 7e, 13e, 16e & 19e; TM1500 looped into Analogue receiver; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w; Fortec 5400 & Phoenix Apollo Receivers

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madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,627 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time I have an engine block from a MK1 panda. I am tempted to make a dish mount out of it now instead of a funky flower pot. __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

09-03-08, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
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