Starting from scratch again

[lousk]

Residing in Southern Ontario, I've been looking into gathering either of the following two options:

Option A
-Digiwave DigiMonster 30 Inch (w/o using the LNB holder) Elliptical Dish SKU: DWD70TE
-Fortec STAB Motor SKU: HH120
-utilizing a single LNB - Digiwave (Linear & Circular Combo LNBF 4 Output (L Type)) SKU: DGL-1189Q

or

Option B
-(the same dish as above) Digiwave DigiMonster 30 Inch (80x70cm) Offset Elliptical Dish w/6-LNB Holder SKU: DWD70TE
-adding the corresponding LNBs

I'd like to aim at 91, 110, 118.8, 119, 129, 148

Would either setup above work?
What am I really better off?

I meant to mention that DGL-1189Q LNB, one website is describe as being Linear and Circular, and the other website is showing as Universal and Circular. I'm not sure what would be the effect in that.

Your insight, advise, suggestion, pros and cons... certainly your time and expertise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

[WillDekkard]

Residing in Southern Ontario, I've been looking into gathering either of the following two options:

Option A
-Digiwave DigiMonster 30 Inch (w/o using the LNB holder) Elliptical Dish SKU: DWD70TE
-Fortec STAB Motor SKU: HH120
-utilizing a single LNB - Digiwave (Linear & Circular Combo LNBF 4 Output (L Type)) SKU: DGL-1189Q

or

Option B
-(the same dish as above) Digiwave DigiMonster 30 Inch (80x70cm) Offset Elliptical Dish w/6-LNB Holder SKU: DWD70TE
-adding the corresponding LNBs

I'd like to aim at 91, 110, 118.8, 119, 129, 148

Would either setup above work?
What am I really better off?

I meant to mention that DGL-1189Q LNB, one website is describe as being Linear and Circular, and the other website is showing as Universal and Circular. I'm not sure what would be the effect in that.

Your insight, advise, suggestion, pros and cons... certainly your time and expertise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I'll start with 148: There is NO satellite at 148.0W.

The DGL-1189Q LNB is NOT Linear/Circular despite what the Digiwave site states, it is a circular polarity quad output LNB that will receive 118.8(Anik F3) as well as all other Ku Band Circular Polarity Sats. It is the DGL-101 LNB that is there Circular/Linear LNB, however it will NOT work for 118.8(Anik F3).

A motorized dish as you described in the first scenario would give you best reception(Q) on each satellite. The problem with your second scenario is that it is a 38 degree span from 91 to 129. 110, 118, & 119 will have a high Q, however 91 and 129's Q may suffer. The upside with the stationary dish is the faster switching of channels from one sat to another. If you can get a decent Q on all sats then the stationary dish is the way to go. But do not discount the motorized dish for the true hobby of finding feeds and FTA channels. Remember that with the motorized dish you will need the Linear/Circular LNB.

My recommendation is both a stationary and a motorized dish.

[lousk]

Thanks so much for your input.

How is it then if I go with the following scenario, setting up DSS and do without FSS/FTA:
24-30" round dish
HH90 Fortec STAB motor
DGL-1189Q or possibly the DGL-1189S since the dish's arm is rectangle (unless you can suggest another LNB) and since Digiwave DGL-101 or Invacom Quad Polar LNB QPH-031 aren't designed for 118

-Would that setup works for 91, 110, 118, 119, 129 to start with?

[numen]

bear in mind that if you go with a single LNB/ motorized dish setup, you would be limited to using just 1 receiver

[lousk]

bear in mind that if you go with a single LNB/ motorized dish setup, you would be limited to using just 1 receiver
I believe there is a way to control the motor from receiver 2, providing its {Satellite Input} is hooked up to {Loop Out} of receiver #1. Of course watching one receiver at a time, or selecting different broadcast but must be within the selected satellite.

[StanW]

bear in mind that if you go with a single LNB/ motorized dish setup, you would be limited to using just 1 receiver
Not necessarily , depends on the lnb/switch - but only one receiver would be controlling the motor .