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<blockquote data-quote="peapod1" data-source="post: 859779" data-attributes="member: 307922">I'm thinking of setting up the principal/central LNB as 28E and offsetting the others instead.I'm slow responding to this, and seldom post here, but I thought I'd add my experience with the Inverto multiconnect.I'm using one on a fixed 85cm dish in the south east of France. The dish is aligned on 28E (being the weakest signal), and the prime lnb is fitted at one end of the curved metal bar. LNB's for 19 and 13 both hang off to one side. I adapted the standard set up to achieve this and fitted an extra support bracket to carry the weight of the offset lnb's. I can get a decent signal on Astra 2 without break-up, and adequate for my needs from hotbird. Note that the fixing bolt on the lnb screws into plastic (or it did when I bought it), and isn't the most robust fixing. Don't overtighten!All may change of course when 2E lights up - I'm thinking of upgrading to a 1m Gilbertini in the absence of a 1m Penta. I don't wish to overspend since it's not my main residence.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="peapod1, post: 859779, member: 307922"] [I]I'm thinking of setting up the principal/central LNB as 28E and offsetting the others instead.[/I] I'm slow responding to this, and seldom post here, but I thought I'd add my experience with the Inverto multiconnect. I'm using one on a fixed 85cm dish in the south east of France. The dish is aligned on 28E (being the weakest signal), and the prime lnb is fitted at one end of the curved metal bar. LNB's for 19 and 13 both hang off to one side. I adapted the standard set up to achieve this and fitted an extra support bracket to carry the weight of the offset lnb's. I can get a decent signal on Astra 2 without break-up, and adequate for my needs from hotbird. Note that the fixing bolt on the lnb screws into plastic (or it did when I bought it), and isn't the most robust fixing. Don't overtighten! All may change of course when 2E lights up - I'm thinking of upgrading to a 1m Gilbertini in the absence of a 1m Penta. I don't wish to overspend since it's not my main residence. [/QUOTE]

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