can I use this dish?

[carbindallas]

I got this dish hd turbo for free and I was wondering if I can use this for true fta?

[Terryl]

Needs a linear LNB and it might be a bit too small if you live up north but it's fun to try.

We all will be here to help you with the project, so happy testing.


P. S. A motor would help too.

[slugworth]

I know they make linear lnbs with the rectangle mount or throat mount.
Motors mount from the top.

[Costactc]

You will be able to pull in the strong tp but others will not show up. I would recommend a dish of at least 36" and of course, as previously mentioned a linear lnb. Slap a motor on it and the sky's the limit.

[jvvh5897]

If the poster's nick is an indication, the signal for SES 1 at 101 degrees for Dallas is not good enough for that dish--but really really close! The Turbo looks to be a 23 inch dish from web info I googled and a 27 inch dish is recommended for the region around Dallas. Looks like a 31 inch dish recommended for 97 degree G19 for that region.

Hum, I seem to recall being in about the same footprint as Dallas for 101 degrees and getting some channels on an 18 inch dish with a cobbled together 1x2 wood mount to fit in the arm of an 18 inch dish supporting a standard linear LNB. 23 inch dish should do lots better than 18--so I would think SES 1 is do-able.

[slugworth]

fair weather viewing

[carbindallas]

Thanks for the tip. Where can buy a motor and a 36" dish?

[Terryl]

I would go for a 39", it will work oh so much better during those big rain/snow storms.

Do some googling and look for a motor/dish (and maybe an LNB) package there are a bunch out there.

[Costactc]

Thanks for the tip. Where can buy a motor and a 36" dish?

Where do you live?