Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Motors: Get The Max Out Of Your Dish
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate power line to connect to the HH Motor?
No. The motor gets its power from the receiver using the same coaxial cable running from the receiver to the LNBF on the dish. You simply disconnect the cable from the LNBF. Connect it to the HH Motor. Then run a short coaxial cable between the motor and the LNBF. You are set.
How do I control the motor to move it East / West?
The motor is controlled by the receiver's remote control. All receivers compliant with the DiSEqC 1.2, 1.3, or USALS protocol have the capability to run an HH motor. Once you initially setup the motor on the satellite arc and store the locations of the satellites, you will be able to move between satellites by simply changing the channel.
Does the motor also adjust for variation in elevation on the dish for each satellite?
Yes it does.
Do I need to skew the LNBF on a motorized dish?
No you don't. Just set the skew at 0 and the motor will tilt the whole dish when it moves.
What is the benefit from motorizing my dish?
Well, by adding a motor to your system you will be able to receive satellite channels from several satellites instead from one only. That way you will gain many more channels economically without investing in many dishes and switches.
Which motor goes best with what dish?
We have found out that majourity of dishes on the market do not fit and require modifications to the satellite dish. The 18' dish is the most common dish that requires modification and might require you to grind or cut some pieces off the hardware. The best dish to use that is under 90 cm is the 22" Elliptical Satellite Dish with the one LNB positioned in the center of the bracket.
What Motor is the best to use?
The SG 2100 is the easiest to install and is compatible with most dishes without any modification. The SG 2100 has position buttons right on the motor so you can move the dish east to west without using your receiver. The Stab HH90 and Stabb HH120 are made in Italy and are rated to have the best quality parts. The Stab series uses metal gears while other motors use plastic gears. The disadvantage is Stab motors do not have position buttons on the motor and usually require modifications to dishes when installing.
My LNB is circular but I will like to watch a satellite that requires a linear lnb?
Only the Invacom LNB can offer the option to switch from circular to linear. This is a quad output LNB and has two circular and two linear outputs. To control the LNB any 4x1 or sw 21 switch will work. Most linear signals require dishes to be 33” or bigger.
How many televisions can I hook up?
There is no maximum number but do make sure your multi switch has enough outputs to go to as many receivers as you want. Please note that all receivers will have to view the same satellite at the same time.
Where can I find out what channels are available free to air?
There are many free to air channels available in North America on satellites such as Galaxy 10R, AMC4, IA5, AMC3, etc. There are channels from the USA and from around the world. Visit Lynsat for a complete listing of what is available. Anything with an F designation is FREE TO AIR.
Pocket Toner Coax Continuity Tester
The Coax Cable Continuity Tester is an easy to use tool for testing coax cable. With it you can check DC shorts, splitters and self-grounding devices in coax cable. An audible tone sounds when the line-carrying signal is detected. Don't spend hours trying to figure out which coax cable goes to which jack. Save time during wiring projects with this pocket-sized Pocket Toner continuity tester. After completing the pre-wiring stage of an installation, you could be faced with dozens of coax cables. While it is easy to group the different cables, you still have to figure out which cable goes to which jack or location. The Pocket Toner can help you solve this problem in minutes.Simply plug the sender into a wall jack in a room. Back at the location where all the cables come together, connect one cable at a time to the speaker until a tone is heard, and you've found your cable.
Easy-to-store toner stores in base for easy access
Right angled, male push-on connector for fast use female toner connector is also a quick-connect design
Dual female F-connector (included)
12 Volt 23A battery (included)
Measures 4-1/8" x 1" x 3/8"
Friday, August 8, 2008
RG6 Cable 101
- RG6 Cable For Cable TV 1 GHz (1000 MHz)
- High End Low Loss RG6 Cable For DBS/Satellite/HDTV 3.0 GHz (3000 MHz)
- Broadcast Quality Low Loss RG6 Cable For HDTV,Home Theater and Broadcast Studios 4.5 GHz (4500 MHz)
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
How To: Crimping & Stripping RG6 Cable Using Snap N Seal Connectors
In this video we will be showing you how to properly strip and crimp your own RG6 cable using the tools from Sky High Electronics. We always reccomend using water proof connectors to guarante a proper seal and to prevent any kind of shorts. For this reason we only recommend using Thomas & Betts Snap N Seal connectors.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Quick Connect
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
New Version 2 Viewsat Ultra 2000 In Stalk
Please take note of the NEW Version 2 ULTRA seen below. You will notice that the power switch is positioned horizontally. There are also other noticeable changes to the rear panel. The side panel has changed as well.
The VIEWSAT ULTRA is best selling Free To Air Receiver. Viewsat added a faster processor (200 MHz), double the memory of the Xtreme (32 Mb SD RAM), and a USB communications port for easy data updates. Now you can use your USB flash drive to update your receiver. The new universal remote that comes with this unit is awesome. If that's not enough, wait until you see the new colorful Graphic User Interface. This is by far the best FTA STB the market has ever seen.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Next Gneration Anywhere Remote
Note
Two RF kits, with different frequencies, are required for two separate remote controls to be used at two different component locations without interference. If you have any questions are Sky High sales team is waiting by to answer them.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
New Launch of Viewsat Warranty Website
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Pro Series Cable Stripper
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Obstructions in Your Way of Finding a Perfect Signal? Sky High Electronics Has the Solution
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Thomas&Betts Snap-N-Seal Connectors Have A Different Look
Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
New Products For June
Acutrac 22 Dual Pro Satellite Meter is the newest and affordable digital satellite finder on the market. Voted the best Pocket Satellite Finder by NASC
Friday, June 8, 2007
BIRDOG Goes USB
Sky High Electronics is proud to introduce to its product line the new Birdog USB 3.0 .
The USB BIRDOG satellite meter is hands down the best satellite locator in the satellite industry today. This meter was specifically designed for Satellite Installers and has the ability to ID over 100+ different satellites .
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Thursday, June 7, 2007
Maximize your set up with a 22KHz switch
This diagram shows a 4x1 Diseqc switch being converted to a 5 x1 Diseqc switch using a 22 KHz switch.
New EMP 22 KHz Switch
Monday, June 4, 2007
The Satellte Diplexer: A Semless Solution
A: The Satellite Diplexer: A Seamless Solution! Satellite programming may not offer local network or independent TV channels in your particular area. Fact of the matter, there is a large portion of rural America that is not covered. The solution is actually quite simple: capture those signals with either an off-air (uhf/vhf) antenna or cable TV feed and add them to your channel line-up.
You can run two lines: one line from your satellite dish and the other line from your local channel source OR you can use two signal diplexers and run both signals down ONE coaxial cable line SIMULTANEOUSLY (Diagram 1). One diplexer is used outside to combine the two separate signals (one signal from the satellite dish and another signal from either an off-air TV antenna or cable TV feed). A second diplexer is used inside to separate the combined signals before they enter your satellite receiver (Diagram 3). Satellite diplexers eliminate the need for extra wiring thereby reducing the cost of labor and installation materials necessary to run two coaxial lines.
Combining LNB and Antenna/Cable through 1 Line Diagram 1
Combining LNB with Antenna/Cable Through a Multiswitch
Connecting Diplexer To Satellit Receiver Diagram 2
Monday, May 28, 2007
Portable Satellite Systems
Take your satellite system on the road with you. Tripods are perfect for outdoor events and activities. It has 3 holes in each foot for secure mounting. Works great with the Eliptical Dish, 18" Dish and 90 cm Dish.