JRC 19.2 to 20.2GHz LNB

    I've no experience of it but it looks like a good PLL band B model. I don't know how easy they are to obtain in Oz but in Europe, Gilat AN8002 outdoor units (TX/RX) are sometimes on Ebay. They have good performance and include a polariser and feed. The AN8004 is band D but less common. Try a search here and on SatsUK to see how they have been used. In UK they are often around 20-50GBP but weigh around 2kg so shipping can be expensive.

    1.2m Prodelin 3122 az-el with one of:
    S: Helical feed, 1.2dB NF LNA, X: 1dB NF LNA, conical feed, Ku 12-18GHz: corrugated conical feed, 1.5dB NF LNA, Ku: (10-15GHz), modified SMW LNA on rotating mount, Prodelin feed. Ka: Gilat ex-ODU PLLs Gilat feeds, Ka 18-26.5GHz: Patriot feed, home made 4dB NF LNA, Ka DSN: Corrugated conical feed, 3dB NF Down-Converter

    1.8m PF, Polar mount with Bullseye C120 LNB, Precision/Elite feed
    40km East of London, UK

    s-band many thanks. The Gilat units look similar to Viasat units. Due to the popularity of Starlink many Viasat units are being discarded here. I will see if I can get the LNB in a Viasat unit working.

    I'm not sure what Ka signals exist here, I think only Viasat, Inmarsat (?), and Military.

    The viasat ODUs are very difficult to use as they have a complex control signal. I don't know of anyone who has managed to repurpose one. They are highly integrated whereas the Gilats have a normal LNB inside and can be used without mods, just ignore the tx part.

    1.2m Prodelin 3122 az-el with one of:
    S: Helical feed, 1.2dB NF LNA, X: 1dB NF LNA, conical feed, Ku 12-18GHz: corrugated conical feed, 1.5dB NF LNA, Ku: (10-15GHz), modified SMW LNA on rotating mount, Prodelin feed. Ka: Gilat ex-ODU PLLs Gilat feeds, Ka 18-26.5GHz: Patriot feed, home made 4dB NF LNA, Ka DSN: Corrugated conical feed, 3dB NF Down-Converter

    1.8m PF, Polar mount with Bullseye C120 LNB, Precision/Elite feed
    40km East of London, UK

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