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Message started by catseye on Jan 4^th, 2004, 8:27pm

Title: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by catseye on Jan 4^th, 2004, 8:27pm

Anyone know anything about Fortecstar satellite dishes?
Will a jeagar h-h mount work with one of these? :) :) :)

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by invalid on Jan 4^th, 2004, 10:15pm

I should imagine so m8,just make sure you get the right backplate 4 your motor.

H.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by BUNTER on Jan 4^th, 2004, 11:29pm

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Specification
Value
REFLECTOR
Type
Offset

Offset Angle
24.62 0

Diameter
150 cm x 165 cm

Aperture Efficiency
75% min.

C – Band Gain @ 4.0 GHz
34.72 dB

KU – Band Gain @12.5 GHz
44.26 dB

F/D Ratio
0.6

Focus Length
900 mm

Material
Galvanized Steel

Finish
Polyester Powder Coating

Color
Grey / Cool Grey

MOUNTING

Mounting Type
Ground, Pole & Wall Mount

Adjustment Type
AZ / EL

Elevation Angle Range
17° - 90°

Azimuth
0° - 360°

Material
Steel

Finish
Polyester Powder Coating

Color
Grey / Cool Grey

Pole Diameter Acceptable
45 – 75 mm

Net Weight
37.5 kg

ENVIRONMENT

Operational Winds
25 m / sec

Survival Winds
50 m / sec

Ambient Temperature
-40°C ~ +60°C

Relative Humidity
0 ~ 100 %

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by orse on Jan 5^th, 2004, 6:45pm

I`ll let you know later this week m8 ;D
ordered mine just befor new year so it should be here thursday with a bit of luck ???

orse.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by catseye on Jan 5^th, 2004, 7:22pm

Hi orse
Do u mind if i ask how much it cost u and what ground stand, mount, lnb and motor u intend to use?
What birds do u expect to pick up with this dish?
many thanks :) :) :)

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by belmando 1 on Jan 5^th, 2004, 8:09pm

hi m8

Its better to ask people you will purchase your dish from.They know better about the polar mount and motor type.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by BUNTER on Jan 5^th, 2004, 8:13pm

maybe from a dealer like you in sweeden but not from here in the uk most dealers here are clueless :( ;)

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by orse on Jan 6^th, 2004, 4:42am

Got it off ebay, brand new with derlivery £170 ;D which i did`nt think was to bad ???
Its going on my 1.2 H-H if it likes it or not ;)
and i`v got from ebay a new 0.3 lnb comeing for £33 ;D
only use sats between 19.2E - 30W the main reason for going bigger is thor 3 its been bugging me for some time now ::) another string to my bow ;)
cheers for now
orse.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by Govon on Jan 6^th, 2004, 5:14pm

orse m8, I think you are pushing it with an H/H mount especialy if it is a wall mount.
If your mount is the heavy duty jaeger 1224 supermount you might stand a bit of a chance.
If it is the jaeger 99 or 128 it is not up to the job.
If it is a ground mount and in a shelterd position from the wind i suppose you could risk it but with a dish that size you would be much better with a actuator arm and polar mount.
One windy day somebody might be reporting that they have seen a flying saucer flying across the skies.

Sorry m8
Govon.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by belmando 1 on Jan 6^th, 2004, 6:26pm

Oh bunter m8.You dont mean it do you?Corrupt dealers are everywhere ,so it has to be some decent one in your islands too.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by orse on Jan 6^th, 2004, 6:38pm

Umh! not whot i wonted to hear :'(
it is in a shelterd spot, straped on a "nickel plated" pole
on the side of my garage, the strong winds we had the other week did`nt bother it to much :-/
Any body a www. address for that jarger 1224 supermount so i can read up on them, plus see how much they are? :'(
cheers for now
orse.

p.s. this free tv lark is getting expencive ;) ;D

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by catseye on Jan 6^th, 2004, 8:18pm

Thanks to all for the info -You've been a great help!! 8)
where's the best place to get a supermount from -any idea of what to expect to pay?
Where do most people who use this board buy their gear from? Cams dishes mounts etc? ?? :) :) :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by belmando 1 on Jan 6^th, 2004, 8:34pm

hi m8

its not easy to answer your last one.Depends on where we originate so there are many sources to get/buy things from.I get whatever i need from our mother company(biggest in Scandinavia).I dont even pay most of gear since i test them,before we release them to the market.And when i buy so price is much much under market price.For example:A 85 cm dish with 0.3 lnb(gold master _it works as good as invacom(almost)):300 sek.
'i hope its your answer concerning me.

regards

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by eric on Jan 6^th, 2004, 8:51pm

www.bradleywood.co.uk

Eric.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by Govon on Jan 6^th, 2004, 9:19pm

This will take you to the 1224 mount and the price.

http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/motors.htm

Govon.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by Govon on Jan 7^th, 2004, 9:04am

Also here under jack 17,
http://www.satcure.co.uk/accs/page16.htm

Govon.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by orse on Jan 7^th, 2004, 7:08pm

Thanks for the links guys 8)
looks like a good range to choose from i`ll to have a good read and think :-/
thanks again
orse.

Title: Re: Fortecstar 1.5metre dish
Post by orse on Jan 8^th, 2004, 6:59pm

Guess whot m8`s
Dish did`nt turn up today :'( had a email from suppler saying ran out of boxes they send them out in ???
have to wait a few more day`s now :(

orse.