Converting Bell dish to StarChoice

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Has anyone out there converted a Bell dish to receive StarChoice? The object is to modify a crank up roof dish on a motorhome to receive StarChoice signals. It would require modifying the arm, look angle and LNB. Has any one any info on this project?
Thanks.
 
Because *C use a lower power FSS satellite, you'll need a larger capture area than the 18" or 20" dishes that Bev uses.

In addition the linear polarity means that as you travel across the country, the SKEW needs changing and traditional circular DBS dishes don't do that.

There are 3rd party RV solutions, pricey, but work well.

http://www.starchoice.com/promotions/english/rv/default.asp

or

http://www.explorersc2000.com/

I believe there are others as well.
 
have you considered mounting the dish to a tripod, and a patio stone
rather simple, but it works for my dad
although, he does envy the guys with the rooftop, automatic aim dishes, but he doesnt want to spent a few grand....
 
You should see the setup on J.R.'s yacht that tracks will he pitches and yaws and has coverage pretty much down to the equator.
 
How about a system for your private Jet

http://www.rockwellcollins.com/ecat/br/Tailwind_500.html
 
I know about the size and skew problems but I have heard that someone has created a arm conversion for the Whynguard crak up dish. I will be staying in the same area so skew isn't a problem. I will be near the border so size of dish isn't a problem. I need to know how the arm can be changed for length, angle and mounting the lnb.
Thanks.
 
In that case, obtain a bracket and single linear lnb like shown:


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You should be able to find the holder and lnb at your local FTA/satalite dealer.
There are 2 neck sizes, 30mm and 40mm.
Make sure the LNB and holder match or have adapters.
Preset the Linear LNB SKEW for your area.
Then do your azimuth and elevation and good luck.

If you can't find an authentic *C LNB, then the spec you want is:
KU 11.7 to 12.2 GHz with a local oscillator of 10.750 GHz and LINEAR Polarity.

You'll only be able to point to 1 SAT (F1 or F2) at a time.

Just observe when deconstructing the original you take note of the distance and angle back from the dish the FACE of the original LNB and then ensure your new one matches that as close as possible.

With a little luck, no changes to angle or focal length are required with the bracket.
 
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