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<blockquote data-quote="s-band" data-source="post: 963253" data-attributes="member: 407744">Thanks for the comments. John, when I used the co-rotor there were only circular polarised TPs so I did not get a chance to test its circ/lin feature. The KU has a loop coupling to the WG and a dipole in a corner reflector that rotates to set polarisation. I'm sure that lost a few dB.Channel Hopper, Yes, it performed well and has been a bit like Trigger's broom. I replaced the original PTFE narrow band, domed, feed with a later IRTE one. Even with the Titanium I think the current arrangement is lighter than the original magnetic polarotor and SMW LNB but I like the idea of fixing to the back plate. Whilst the fixings are bad, the plate has survived reasonably as I Waxoiled it inside. I bought a new plate a few years ago which I have yet to fit.I never liked the declination adjustment but the bearings are still good as I always oiled them when passing on the way to oil something else. I plan to take it apart (probably having to cut bits), replace fixings with SS and fit the new plate. I'll think about the feed tripod.ST1, it was the cost that attracted me vs £fewk for a new ali dish. I tried the bodge fitment to the IRTE just to see what was around now. I suppose if it lasts a few years it may be worth it - unless someone has a 10ft Winegard they want to&nbsp; sell. I only want it for C band and below.amdade, I saw your write up which almost persuaded me.&nbsp; 55W is of interest to me and that's in the trees for the IRTE.&nbsp; I want to keep the IRTE for Ku &amp; Ka. I use a Uniden UST771 controller - they don't make stuff like they used to!I don't think there ever were many big mesh in the UK. Mine came from Alston Barry. I like the look of these: <a href="http://www.rfhamdesign.com" target="_blank">RF HAMDESIGN</a> - 4.5m on full Az-El anyone?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="s-band, post: 963253, member: 407744"] Thanks for the comments. John, when I used the co-rotor there were only circular polarised TPs so I did not get a chance to test its circ/lin feature. The KU has a loop coupling to the WG and a dipole in a corner reflector that rotates to set polarisation. I'm sure that lost a few dB. Channel Hopper, Yes, it performed well and has been a bit like Trigger's broom. I replaced the original PTFE narrow band, domed, feed with a later IRTE one. Even with the Titanium I think the current arrangement is lighter than the original magnetic polarotor and SMW LNB but I like the idea of fixing to the back plate. Whilst the fixings are bad, the plate has survived reasonably as I Waxoiled it inside. I bought a new plate a few years ago which I have yet to fit. I never liked the declination adjustment but the bearings are still good as I always oiled them when passing on the way to oil something else. I plan to take it apart (probably having to cut bits), replace fixings with SS and fit the new plate. I'll think about the feed tripod. ST1, it was the cost that attracted me vs £fewk for a new ali dish. I tried the bodge fitment to the IRTE just to see what was around now. I suppose if it lasts a few years it may be worth it - unless someone has a 10ft Winegard they want to sell. I only want it for C band and below. amdade, I saw your write up which almost persuaded me. 55W is of interest to me and that's in the trees for the IRTE. I want to keep the IRTE for Ku & Ka. I use a Uniden UST771 controller - they don't make stuff like they used to! I don't think there ever were many big mesh in the UK. Mine came from Alston Barry. I like the look of these: [URL="http://www.rfhamdesign.com"]RF HAMDESIGN[/URL] - 4.5m on full Az-El anyone? [/QUOTE]

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