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Shacks · 11-09-08, 01:41 PM

Any suggestion on how to improve my 11.449 Digi Super sport signal
M Vision HD box only pulling 50%Quality (no channels) with my Clarke Tec Pulling just 64%.
I managed to watch England last night, but the sound and Picture was poor.
The night before was very cloudy and I had no picture
I have a Clear 82cm dish with a LNB 0.2 and an in line amp close to the dish power by the receiver.

Would a new LNB 0.1 help?

Thanks Shacks

Robbo · 11-09-08, 02:07 PM

Hi

What is the amplifier for? It is only needed for excessively long cable runs.

Is your dish aligned perfectly?

What cable are you using?

If everything you have is optimal, the only way to improve matters is to get a bigger dish.

Shacks · 11-09-08, 04:56 PM

Maplins non variable type £11.99 Recommended for 40+Mtrs although run is more like 30 Mtrs

I used a sat finder (Bleeper type) for the signal and it’s fixed towards W16 deg although when at hot or 19Deg east 98% signal Quality.

Cable is Maplins double screened (the most expensive they had)

I did have a sold dish 70CM (I think) at my last location and got 79% SQ

I am in the Eastbourne area so reception should be good

Analoguesat · 11-09-08, 05:42 PM

Your dish is too small - a 1m is recommended for DigitAlb sports in the UK

garylucy · 11-09-08, 08:05 PM

Don't know if it helps much but i have a 78cm motorised dish with a 0.1 lnb and can get 75-80% signal quality in the lowestoft area.
I did find skewing my LNB gave me nearly 10% on signal quality during my installation.

Robbo · 11-09-08, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shacks

Maplins non variable type £11.99 Recommended for 40+Mtrs although run is more like 30 Mtrs

I used a sat finder (Bleeper type) for the signal and it’s fixed towards W16 deg although when at hot or 19Deg east 98% signal Quality.

Cable is Maplins double screened (the most expensive they had)

I did have a sold dish 70CM (I think) at my last location and got 79% SQ

I am in the Eastbourne area so reception should be good

Is this the cable you are using?

Satellite TV Cable FT100 > Maplin

For 30m of cable, the amplifier is not necessary, I would be tempted to try it without, as it shouldn't improve your signal, more likely worsen it.

Also try tweaking the dish and LNB skew whilst actually monitoring the transponder you are after. As AS says your dish may be a bit small, as 80cm is the bare minimum for DigitAlb.

martin-f · 11-09-08, 09:03 PM

1mtr dish will do the job as analoguesat as said

thats whats needed m8

nanochickin · 11-09-08, 09:10 PM

Quote:

I have a Clear 82cm dish with a LNB 0.2 and an in line amp close to the dish power by the receiver.

Would a new LNB 0.1 help?

The be all and end all of this thread is that you need a bigger dish

0.1dB lnbs don't exist

Its a theoretical level which can only ever be obtained in extremely cold conditions which you are unlikely to ever see in the UK. Its basically just a marketing ploy

There is very little difference between a 0.1dB lnb and a 0.3dB one

My 80cm dish is aligned perfectly and i have trouble with some transponders on 16e in poorer weather

You need a good quality dish of at least 90cms although a 1m one would be better

Nano

radtv · 11-09-08, 09:21 PM

My 80cm gets DigitALB very well and I am 30 miles away.

nanochickin · 11-09-08, 09:27 PM

Your also further south than me

11-09-08, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shacks Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Soth Coast Posts: 20 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Eutelsat 16E DigitAlb Any suggestion on how to improve my 11.449 Digi Super sport signal M Vision HD box only pulling 50%Quality (no channels) with my Clarke Tec Pulling just 64%. I managed to watch England last night, but the sound and Picture was poor. The night before was very cloudy and I had no picture I have a Clear 82cm dish with a LNB 0.2 and an in line amp close to the dish power by the receiver. Would a new LNB 0.1 help? Thanks Shacks

11-09-08, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: W16 deg Eutelsat Hi What is the amplifier for? It is only needed for excessively long cable runs. Is your dish aligned perfectly? What cable are you using? If everything you have is optimal, the only way to improve matters is to get a bigger dish. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

11-09-08, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shacks Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Soth Coast Posts: 20 Thanks: 14 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: W16 deg Eutelsat Maplins non variable type £11.99 Recommended for 40+Mtrs although run is more like 30 Mtrs I used a sat finder (Bleeper type) for the signal and it’s fixed towards W16 deg although when at hot or 19Deg east 98% signal Quality. Cable is Maplins double screened (the most expensive they had) I did have a sold dish 70CM (I think) at my last location and got 79% SQ I am in the Eastbourne area so reception should be good

11-09-08, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: W16 deg Eutelsat Your dish is too small - a 1m is recommended for DigitAlb sports in the UK __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

11-09-08, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
garylucy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Eutelsat 16E DigitAlb Don't know if it helps much but i have a 78cm motorised dish with a 0.1 lnb and can get 75-80% signal quality in the lowestoft area. I did find skewing my LNB gave me nearly 10% on signal quality during my installation.

11-09-08, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,317 Times in 914 Posts	Re: Eutelsat 16E DigitAlb 1mtr dish will do the job as analoguesat as said thats whats needed m8 __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

11-09-08, 09:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
radtv Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 90 Thanked 362 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Eutelsat 16E DigitAlb My 80cm gets DigitALB very well and I am 30 miles away. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.redappledigital.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

11-09-08, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Eutelsat 16E DigitAlb Your also further south than me __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

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