VideoHelp Forum
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 16 of 16
Thread
  1. Hello,

    I'm seeking to buy a best LNB with best signal... which brand do you advise me to buy?
    Quote Quote  
  2. Mod Neophyte Super Moderator redwudz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    USA
    Search Comp PM
    http://hypermegasat.com/Dish_LNBs.html

    I use a PLL (Phase Lock Loop) LNBs for both Ku and C band and they work very well especially for weaker signals.

    Which versions you use depend on your location and setup. Europe is different than US.

    The two I use:

    Titanium Satellite C1-PLL Phase Lock Loop C-Band LNBF
    GEOSATpro SL1Pll Standard Single Phase Lock Loop Ku LNBF
    Quote Quote  
  3. Originally Posted by redwudz View Post
    http://hypermegasat.com/Dish_LNBs.html

    I use a PLL (Phase Lock Loop) LNBs for both Ku and C band and they work very well especially for weaker signals.

    Which versions you use depend on your location and setup. Europe is different than US.

    The two I use:

    Titanium Satellite C1-PLL Phase Lock Loop C-Band LNBF
    GEOSATpro SL1Pll Standard Single Phase Lock Loop Ku LNBF
    Actually i don't know which version, about my location it's North Africa... i only want a LNB for weaker signals.
    Quote Quote  
  4. Member DB83's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Search Comp PM
    A LNB can only help so much.

    If your location is on the border of the satellite footprint, only a larger dish will help.

    Might also help if you stated what satellite(s) you wish to pick up.
    Quote Quote  
  5. Mod Neophyte Super Moderator redwudz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    USA
    Search Comp PM
    Those two LNBs I mentioned are among the best rated at present.
    The PLL setup is a huge improvement and helps keep the LNB locked on the signal.
    I use a 3 foot dish for KU and a 4 foot dish for C band. Both have motors.
    The 4 footer is too small for good C reception and a 6 foot or larger is usually recommended.
    But my subdivision bans larger dishes.
    Quote Quote  
  6. Member DB83's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Search Comp PM
    And I thought my 80 cm dish was big

    Still bigger than our standard 60 cm.
    Quote Quote  
  7. Ok guys many thx
    Quote Quote  
  8. Member DB83's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Search Comp PM
    And you would get more help if you answered the questions raised.
    Quote Quote  
  9. Originally Posted by DB83 View Post
    And you would get more help if you answered the questions raised.
    Which question? About the satellite or what?
    Quote Quote  
  10. Member DB83's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Search Comp PM
    See post #4
    Quote Quote  
  11. Originally Posted by DB83 View Post
    See post #4
    I only want to pick Nilesat and Badr satellites.. they are too easy to pick but my location is not good a bit even i'm i'm using a large dish
    Quote Quote  
  12. Member DB83's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Search Comp PM
    I checked these two. Both operate on the Ku Band so that info is essential for picking a LNB

    Badr (Arabsat 26E) appears to be picked up in North Africa with a 55 cm dish.


    You do have a motorised dish ? If you have a fixed one pointing at some mid point it is understandable why you can not pick these up strongly.

    Another issue is if you do not have a clear line of sight to the satellites. Any tall building or other obstruction in the way will degrade the signal. No dish or LNB can help you there.

    I can not check Nilesat (7 W) as the footprint is beyond the UK.

    Arabsat works fine here with a 80-90 cm dish.

    Note: I previously had a 'senior' moment and checked 7 E rather than 7 W. My bad.
    Last edited by DB83; 14th Oct 2015 at 18:49.
    Quote Quote  
  13. Originally Posted by DB83 View Post
    I checked these two. Both operate on the Ku Band so that info is essential for picking a LNB

    Badr (Arabsat 26E) appears to be picked up in North Africa with a 55 cm dish.


    You do have a motorised dish ? If you have a fixed one pointing at some mid point it is understandable why you can not pick these up strongly.

    Another issue is if you do not have a clear line of sight to the satellites. Any tall building or other obstruction in the way will degrade the signal. No dish or LNB can help you there.

    I can not check Nilesat (7 W) as the footprint is beyond the UK.

    Arabsat works fine here with a 80-90 cm dish.

    Note: I previously had a 'senior' moment and checked 7 E rather than 7 W. My bad.

    Ok, many thx for clarification ☺☺
    Quote Quote  
  14. 55cm dish in north africa i doubt it (i'd say 80cm minimum)

    You can check on kingofsat which dish size you need for Badr (26°East): http://fr.kingofsat.net/beams.php?s=95&b=135
    *** DIGITIZING VHS / ANALOG VIDEOS SINCE 2001**** GEAR: JVC HR-S7700MS, TOSHIBA V733EF AND MORE
    Quote Quote  
  15. Member DB83's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    United Kingdom
    Search Comp PM
    My source data:

    https://www.satbeams.com/footprints?beam=5320

    Just click the location for balloon data.

    Ok. I only checked for Tunisia. Other parts of N.Africa such as Egypt have different requirements.
    Quote Quote  
  16. Originally Posted by themaster1 View Post
    55cm dish in north africa i doubt it (i'd say 80cm minimum)

    You can check on kingofsat which dish size you need for Badr (26°East): http://fr.kingofsat.net/beams.php?s=95&b=135
    I agree with, Badr needs a big bish, so i'm gonna use the bigest one.
    Quote Quote  



Similar Threads

Visit our sponsor! Try DVDFab and backup Blu-rays!