gibertini op 125l fe - a failure

[RimaNTSS]

the gibertins had a faulty focus from the factory

That is very easy to check. Firstly, users need to measure carefully the dimensions of the dish, then calculate the position of the focal point and an offset angle. Afterward, place the LNB in such a way that its phase center is co-located with the antenna's focal point. Then point the dish assembly towards the chosen satellite and enjoy the perfect performance of the system. To double-check whether the LNB positioned correctly, just measure the leaning of the surface of the dish. If, after comparing the elevation of the satellite and the leaning of the surface of the dish, you come up with a calculated offset angle, then all is right.

 

[DonSE2]

I remember when researching a new dish gain figures varied between websites, i'd only trust the original manufacturer. If you're confident in the setup there must be an issue with the dish

 

[tom55]

it is just as Beli1910 wrote, guys at satelitskiforum figured it all out already-> Moja antena - Gibertini 125cm + Motor SuperJack 1224EL - Stranica 7 - Oprema za praćenje satelitske TV - Satelitski Forum - SF

a trash quality ever since, and nothing has ever changed

 

[Channel Hopper]

didn't thought of taking detailed pictures before, the entire thing is packed back now for return. i do not want to waste any more time with it.
feedarms appear to be fine, 2 pcs that form V shape. i tried to look carefully from several different angles, couldn't notice the dish is bent in any way.
about gain figures, TD110 should do 40.2 at 11.7ghz, so with this supposedly 43.4 dbi dish a gain increase of 3.2 dbi is supposed to translate into 15-20% signal increase. if it did 12-15% better it would still be fine for me, otherwise this is nothing

Your profile suggest 'south', south of where ?

Your supplier, online or local ?

Return to where ?

Plenty of others have had no other issues with Gibertini dishes (of any model) unless there has been damage in transit - you mentioned scratches and missing parts - or the purchase was on the cheap.

 

[a33]

Elsewhere on this site there are posts mentioning incorrect Gibertini feedarms supplied by a dealer, yours may be one of them.

Here is the topic where a wrong arm was supplied by HM-sat to a gibertini dish:

Usals problem & alignment

Here's two photos of the holder. If I can dig out the dish, I'll try and photograph the arm tomorrow.. On this pictures the clamp is attached the otherway arround , the backside of the lnb is pointed to the dish (just to make things clear to RedAlert)

www.satellites.co.uk

Nothing wrong with checking/calculating focal point position, even with a new dish...!

Greetz,
A33

 

[Channel Hopper]

Here is the topic where a wrong arm was supplied by HM-sat to a gibertini dish:

Usals problem & alignment

Here's two photos of the holder. If I can dig out the dish, I'll try and photograph the arm tomorrow.. On this pictures the clamp is attached the otherway arround , the backside of the lnb is pointed to the dish (just to make things clear to RedAlert)

www.satellites.co.uk

Nothing wrong with checking/calculating focal point position, even with a new dish...!

Greetz,
A33

and

Usals problem & alignment

Question for you all. How many of you actually measure the arm length before installing a new setup? This is something I never had thought of doing in the past due to “trust” of supplier. HM-Sat have decided to send me the correct arm which is good news. Thanks @a33

www.satellites.co.uk

Gibertini have made thousands of dish faces and associated feedarms over twenty years