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bigtee · 07-03-08, 08:26 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, 12:36 PM

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

Robbo · 08-03-08, 01:04 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, 04:24 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, 04:29 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, 04:42 PM

Ghetto

But if it works then it's all good.

Analoguesat · 08-03-08, 11:01 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, 01:09 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.

Robbo · 09-03-08, 01:20 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, 02:46 PM

its oly the block no head.

08-03-08, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,299 Thanks: 18 Thanked 93 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time looks good, hope its secure as gales are forecast this monday

08-03-08, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,231 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 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 __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

08-03-08, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 13 Thanked 74 Times in 71 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 lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w and Various Receivers

08-03-08, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigtee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 13 Thanked 74 Times in 71 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 lnb 1w, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19 & 28e; 1m Orbital on SG 2100 5e-34w and Various Receivers

08-03-08, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
jay112 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time Ghetto But if it works then it's all good. __________________ \| Triax 78cm \| Inverto 0.2dB LNB \| Satcatcher Motor \| Dreambox 500S \|

09-03-08, 01:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,209 Thanks: 11 Thanked 71 Times in 61 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. __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

09-03-08, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,209 Thanks: 11 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Another Contraption - Motorised This Time its oly the block no head. __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

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