[Apogee]

Originally Posted by jpsr

Ku band, can that be used as a normal lnb, for astra etc,

It can but it doesn't cover the full Ku-band range (10.7-12.7GHz), so you will be missing a significant number of channels.

Originally Posted by jpsr

but its just the top part thats bolted to the bigger lnb that says ku band, could the bigger bottom part be ka band for receiving.

That's most likely the transmit part and useless for Saorsat.

[jpsr]

Ok thanks for the info,
Do the lnb's for soarsat come with a 23mm neck, the lnb holder on the channel master is for a 23 mm lnb.

[GBCULLEN]

yes and a 40mm collar adaptor.

onwave look good value

[zg3409]

Originally Posted by jpsr

Ok thanks for the info,
Do the lnb's for soarsat come with a 23mm neck, the lnb holder on the channel master is for a 23 mm lnb.

The neck of the LNB's are 23mm. Onwave seems to be the cheapest place to buy them.

[jpsr]

Where can i get the ka band lnb, was on onewave.ie, cant see it there, am i on the wrong site.

[GBCULLEN]

try this

http://www.onwave.ie/saorview_parts


gbc

[satwyn]

Originally Posted by watty

Agreed. Diseqc and especially Multiswitch always put 28E as LNB1

I'd take the Welsh or Cornish coverage with a Lump of slate or tin.

still booming in here in the slates with a dish that's very tinny this is after the reported signal drop my signal has increased but this is due to using a proper lnbf

[Pulidog]

As a blow-in oggy eating tin miner, I'm doing ok at the moment. Signal Quality varies fron 45-58% on a cheap Ross 650mm ish dish, using the new inverto LNB, and I have yet to spen hours on my roof tweaking and peaking the dish.

[satwyn]

Originally Posted by Pulidog

As a blow-in oggy eating tin miner, I'm doing ok at the moment. Signal Quality varies fron 45-58% on a cheap Ross 650mm ish dish, using the new inverto LNB, and I have yet to spen hours on my roof tweaking and peaking the dish.

too cold to spend hours on the roof the only problem that may arise is the other spot beams of the same frequency as been reported here but time will tell

[Cesium Clock]

whoops wrong forum

[Moses G. Washington]

Maybe time you get yo' ass to bed, sleep it off.

[Cesium Clock]

youre right

[Pulidog]

Last Night, watched Christy Moore interview with Gaybo. Fantastic. Made it all worthwhile

[zg3409]

Inverto have the specs for the LNB on their site now:

http://www.inverto.tv/products/product.php?id=241

This pioneering WHITE Ka LNB line was designed to enable reception of the new high bandwidth satellite TV, radio and data services in Ka band that are being launched across Europe. This Twin Ka Circular dual polarity LNB was specifically engineered to meet the reception requirements of Eutelsat for its KA-SAT satellite located on 9° East (e.g. Saorsat – Reception of free Irish TV by Satellite).

The LNB features two IF outputs and supports connection to two different satellite receivers. The LNB was designed to be used with standard offset antennas of 60-90cm diameter and F/D or 0.6. The feed of this Twin LNB is designed to fit as close as 4 degrees to a allow reception from another satellite over the same dish in Europe (for example - universal Ku LNB receiving the popular Hotbird 13° East). The external diameter of the feed is about 23mm and it is supplied with 40mm ring adapter to ensure compatibility with standard dish antennas. This LNB is using the highest quality components to ensure outstanding and consistent performance and durability and is manufactured under rigorous test conditions and strict quality standards.

main features:

•Pioneering LNBF for reception of satellite services over Ka band
•High Frequency and Gain stability
•Low Phase Noise
•Low Noise Figure
•Low power consumption
•High Cross-Pole performance

KA-SAT downlink coverage
(See map on site, does not show any spots nor coverage)

KA-SAT is the first High Throughput Satellite (HTS) in Europe and marks a new generation of multi-spotbeam high-capacity satellites. It is positioned at 9° East and covers Europe and the Mediterranean basin and has 82 tight Ka-band spot beams across Europe. Source: Eutelsat

To learn more on Eutelsat KA-SAT satellite – visit: http://www.eutelsat.com/satellites/9e_ka-sat.html

The LNB is suitable for the reception of Saorsat - Reception of Free Irish TV and Radio by Satellite. The Saorsat service is available via Ka-Sat @ 9E, using Ka-Band (Left Circular Polarised for Ka-Band on 20.185GHz). To learn more on Saorsat service – visit http://www.saortv.info/satellite-saorsat/


YES THEY ARE LINKING TO WATTY'S SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Input Frequency Range 19.7 ~ 20.2 GHz
Output Frequency Range 1500 ~ 1000 MHz (spectrum inversion)
Low Band LO Frequency 21.20 GHz
Polarization Dual circular for Ka band (RHCP/LHCP)
Noise Figure 1.3 dB Typ.
LO Initial Accuracy @25°C +/- 1.0 MHz Max.
LO Temperature Drift (30°C-60°C) +/- 3.0 MHz Max.
Phase Noise (@ 10 kHz) - 75 dBc/Hz Max.
Phase Noise (@ 100 kHz) - 95 dBc/Hz Max.
Conversion Gain 50 - 60dB
Gain Ripple (Over 26MHz Bandwidth) +/- 0.75 dB
Gain Variation (Over Full Band) 5 dB Max.
Image Rejection 40 dB Min.
1 dB Compression Point (@ Output) 0.0 dBm Min.
Cross Polarization Isolation 22 dB Min.
LHCP polarization 13V
RHCP polarization 18V
Output VSWR 2.5 : 1
In-Band Spurious - 60 dBm Max.
Current Consumption 120 mA Max. @ 11 ~ 20 V
Operating Temperature - 30 °C ~ + 60 °C
Output Impedance 75 Ω
Output Connector 2 x F-Type (Female)
Weight 181 g





For those who like playing with 3D models click here:
http://www.inverto.tv/products/produ...ction=1&id=241

There is also a specification PDF which I have not embedded but is attached below. It has the same info as above.

[moro_original]

Just to let you know, I got Saorsat working just on the outskirts of Belfast using the Onwave LNB and dish kit. It's really easy to setup and align the dish with one of Maplin's cheapo satellite meters, and the STB locked no bother at all. Remained stable through the snow last night too.