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LScamper
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Jun 02, 2017

Dish comparison data

Some data that could be useful.

Equipment used.
VIP211K receiver signal strength meter.
1000.2 antenna western arc.
Tailgater antenna.
Pathway X2 antenna.

Conditions overcast day.
1000.2 antenna western arc.
Sat 129, transponder 10, signal 74.
Sat 119, transponder 10, signal 57, – transponder 13, signal 55.
Sat 110, transponder 10, signal 61.
107VA, 77W.

Pathway X2.
Sat 129, transponder 10, signal 72, – transponder 32, signal 32.
Sat 119, transponder 10, signal 37, – transponder 13, signal 43, – transponder 11, signal 43.
Sat 110, transponder 10, signal 41, – transponder 11, signal 50.
98VA, 72W.

Sunny Day.
Tailgater.
Sat 129, transponder 10, signal 58, – transponder 32, signal 16.
Sat 119, transponder 11, signal 21.
Sat 110, transponder 11, signal 26.
  • No surprises there. As I'm sure you know, you were comparing small (Tailgater), medium (X2), and large (1K2) reflectors.
  • TY for that data. I have the 211.k and have been using a tailgater and had some problems getting 129 and when surfing it wants to realign for each sat. I just got a 1000.2 and assembled it. Too many trees at home to try it here. I would have gotten the X2 but it's just a bit too big for my Class B.

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