Feedhorn for 120cm FIBO Gregorian Dish (Grundig 1993 model)

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Hi all,

Sorry for the semi-obscure request, but my LNB recently broke on my Grundig FIBO Gregorian-type dish. I've managed to find a good replacement C120 LNB, but the Feedhorn looks like it has seen better days. Does anyone know if these are still available anywhere, or if there is a suitable replacement/upgrade that I could purchase?

Thanks in advance.

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Albert
 

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They have not been made since the 1990s. I think you will need to hunt for a second hand one.
 

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Is that 90cm antenna? TBH, I've found out that simple universal LNB like IBU can replace original Fibo feedhorn with flanged LNB without any problems. If you do not manage to find another feedhorn consider making a holder for universal LNB like on the attached picture. IMG_20230120_193457.jpg
Edit: I see from your profile, it is 120cm dish.
 

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Feedhorn or just the plastic cover ?

Some of the smaller takeaway pots make a good replacement.
 

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Feedhorn or just the plastic cover ?

Some of the smaller takeaway pots make a good replacement.
 

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Feedhorn or just the plastic cover ?
I am pretty sure TS meant the feedhorn itself. Most likely the moisture got inside, and the aluminum surface got some oxidation. Simple change of cover cap will not solve the situation. More radical measures should be taken.
 

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Is that 90cm antenna? TBH, I've found out that simple universal LNB like IBU can replace original Fibo feedhorn with flanged LNB without any problems. If you do not manage to find another feedhorn consider making a holder for universal LNB like on the attached picture. View attachment 146983
Edit: I see from your profile, it is 120cm dish.
Another version, this one made from timber.
 

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I am pretty sure TS meant the feedhorn itself. Most likely the moisture got inside, and the aluminum surface got some oxidation. Simple change of cover cap will not solve the situation. More radical measures should be taken.
Oxidation of aluminium will not cause issues with reception (it won't degrade the feedhorn beyond acceptable unless it is enhanced with another chemical - sodium hydroxide for example)
 

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Gents,
just a slight off-topic ... I recently acquired a brand-new-like Philips 120cm.
Can anyone recognize the brand and type of the original LNB attached here?

LNB.jpg
 

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Gents,
just a slight off-topic ... I recently acquired a brand-new-like Philips 120cm.
Can anyone recognize the brand and type of the original LNB attached here?


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There are remains of a Philips logo on the LNB but it could be anything
 

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Aaah, indeed, it didn't come to my mind that it could have written Philips on it.
Found something similar here...

Philips.png
 

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