2m dish is it worth it?.
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It looks like the 2.4m dual axis dish is the Prodelin 1244 model?
Design of the feed arm suggests it is offset focus?
The dual axis motorisation is by means of an actuator for elevation (inclined orbit tracking) and a slew drive for azimith (East/West)
Design of the feed arm suggests it is offset focus?
The dual axis motorisation is by means of an actuator for elevation (inclined orbit tracking) and a slew drive for azimith (East/West)
From experience. I would definitely not sand a fiberglass dish except to get it clean and with enough "tooth" for a good spray sealer to interface with the top coat.
To get the RF reflectivity they are metal powder sprayed. I know because a local manufacturer used the process on fiberglass dishes here. The bare 'glass was flame sprayed and then a gel coat and final coat was applied. The paint coat is inherently thin.
To get the RF reflectivity they are metal powder sprayed. I know because a local manufacturer used the process on fiberglass dishes here. The bare 'glass was flame sprayed and then a gel coat and final coat was applied. The paint coat is inherently thin.
I finally set up my antenna, CM 2.4m. First, I installed the antenna with a classic LNB (Inverto Black Ultra) which was held on one rod, the signal was good but I thought it could be better, then we made a new LNB holder and the signal was slightly stronger. After that, I bought a Feedhorn and tried it with the Inverto Black Pro, and in the end, I decided to call the seller and buy the original sub-reflector that he had kept during the sale. The result is now very good. What I would like to do now is to make a motorized polar mount for the CM. Does anyone have a design for a motorized polar mount or any advice on how to best make this part?
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