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Parabolic Antenna - Product Guide

Owned by Jean Luc Ugirashebuja
Last updated: Feb 23, 2023
4 min read

The parabolic antenna is will be offered with the bPower 300 and bPower50. Parabolic is an appliance that is designed to increase the Tv user experience. It will enable customers to access several interesting channels for free.

 

Product guide goals:

  • Specifications

  • Transponder frequencies

  • Installation guide

Product Guide

Links to additional info

Product component

Main feature

Specification

Illustrations

Comments

Product component

Main feature

Specification

Illustrations

Comments

LNB - Low Noise Block

KU LNB Dual LO

  • Single Output

 

An LNB - Low Noise Block is used for communications (broadcast) satellite reception. The LNB is usually affixed either in or on the satellite dish and its purpose is to collect and amplify the satellite signal received from the dish and then down convert the signal to lower more manageable IF frequency which can then be carried over standard coaxial cabling to the receiver(decoder or TV).

Input frequency range

  • Low band - 10.7 - 11.70 GHz

  • High band - 11.7 - 12.75 GHz

Output frequency range

  • Low band - 950 - 1950 MHz

  • High band - 1100 - 2150 MHz

Local oscillator - LO frequency

  • Low band - 9.75 GHz

  • High band - 10.6 GHz

Conversion Gain

  • >36.67 dB

Noise

  • <2 dB

LNB Supply Voltage

  • VerticalPolarization - 13VDC

  • Horizontal Polarization - 18VDC

Parabolic dish

Length

  • Short axle - 60 cm

  • Long axle - 65 cm

 

A satellite dish is a telecommunications device used to send and receive microwave signals. It is a parabolic shaped antenna used for data transmission and broadcasting.

The primary function of a satellite dish is to convert microwave signals into electric signals that can be used by a television. The low-frequency signals can be received by the larger dishes, whereas small dishes are used for higher frequency signals.

Focal distance

  • 39 cm

Material

  • Galvanised steel

 

 

 

Coaxial cable

Cable length

  • 15m

 

Coaxial cable, or coax is a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric; many coaxial cables also have a protective outer sheath or jacket.

Diameter of cable

  • 1.0 ~1.3mm

Output Connector

  • F-female Connector

Assembly

Installation Equipment

  • LNB

  • Dish

  • Coaxial cable​

  • A complete set of assembly brackets and screws

 

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Gross weight

  • 9.5 Kgs

Leakage test

  • LNB should pass waterproof test of IP3

Supporting Devices

  • Satellite finder​

The satellite finder helps to align your satellite dish. Based on your location and the selected satellite the finder shows you the horizontal and vertical direction in which you have to align your satellite dish.

Tools

  • Spanner (number 10 or 12)

  • Hammer​

  • Pliers and wall nuts​

  • Cable stripper​

  • Spirit level

 

 

Installation

  • Identify a suitable location for the installation of the antenna​

  • The location should be secure and free from any direction obstruction​

  • Mount the arm of the antenna on a strong base using wall-nuts or nails​

  • Use the spirit level to ensure its mounted upright​

  • Then mount the two supporting arms of the antenna​

  • Ensure the two supporting arms are also mounted on a strong base ​

  • Place the dish on the mount and screw it as instructed​

  • Ensure the mount is very firm and not have any shakes​

  • Fix the LNB at the focal position of the dish, on the top part of the arm where signals received are concentrated. ​

  • Connect the signal finder to the LNB, and then adjust the  dish to the recommended direction until the best signal strength is received.​

  • When the best strength and quality is achieved, fasten the bolts firmly using the spanner.​

  • Lay the cable with wall clips to secure it​

  •  Connect the cable to the receiver on the right port​

  • Start the scanning process to receive channels beamed from the satellite​

Satellite

  • Satelite guide for each NGU can be found on this site LyngSat

Kenya Guidelines

Without the Cam-Card/Smartcard.​

  • For satellite Ku_EUTELSAT 10A, I positioned in 10 degrees East, with an elevation of 49.9 degrees​

  • For Satellite Intelsat 22, I positioned it in a 72.1 degrees East with an elevation of 49.9 degrees​

  • I also tried satellite Astra 4A/SES 5, positioned it 4.9 degrees East, elevation of 49.9 degrees. The qualities and strength of the signal were 91 and 100 respectively for all the satellites listed.​

With Zuku and StarTimes Cam-Cards​

  • I did the test using satellite Ku_SES 5E since it has the best strength and quality.​

 

Frequency and transponder values are different for each country. Please refer to LyngSat for the full list.

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