gene@batman.UUCP (Gene Mutschler) (08/06/85)
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I am thinking about getting a satellite dish. The particular packages
I have looked into so far are
Uniden 6000 with Positioner & remote control
100 degree LNB (I think)
Chaparral Polarotor (I think)
9.5ft mesh dish
cable kit
$2000 PLUS installation (~400)
and
M/A Com H-1 also with Positioner & remote control
100 degree LNB
M/A Com Omnirotor
10.5 ft Raydx mesh dish
cable kit.
$2600 PLUS installation (~400)
Both of these should be adequate to receive all satellites visible at
this location, and both are pretty highly rated by STV magazine.
I am interested in comments from those who may have these systems,
particularly in the following areas:-
1) the prices seem about reasonable for this area and quality of
equipment. Comments?
2) I would like to install the stuff myself, although I plan to let the
dealer do the site survey since its cheap ($35). My degree is in EE,
I have designed an built various electronic equipment (but nothing
in the microwave band), and I have read some material on the subject.
Anyone else tried this? Are there some reference works which might
be helpful?
3) Since I am interested in picking up some of the audio services like WFMT,
I need discrete stereo, tunable audio, and narrow/wide band audio switching.
This is one of the reasons for looking at these two systems. Anybody
used alternatives, such as stereo adapters on good mono systems?
4) Are there other receivers I should look at?
5) Probably most importantly, what about long-term reliability and
ease of use of these two systems?
Please mail responses to me at the address below. I will summarize
if the number of responses warrants.
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Gene Mutschler {ihnp4 seismo ctvax}!ut-sally!batman!gene
Burroughs Corp.
Austin Research Center cmp.barc@utexas-20.ARPA
(512) 258-2495