Pansat 3500SD no signal lock ku

[barret]

Please help. I have a Pansat 3500SD that I am unable to get the ku signal quality to lock. KU quality on various satellites anywhere from 40 to 99% but signal quality meter will blink on and off constantly. I have sucessfully tuned the c band side and have various stations programmed including the MPEG test signal. I am in upstate NY, have an 9' mesh dish, .6 dB lnb and the Uniden Supra receiver. I am having no trouble receiving good clear stations on the analog ku side on various satellites across the arc from amc 6 to galaxy 10R. I have tried repeaking the dish while the digital side ku quality meter is flashing and can get signal quality as high as 80% but still no lock. The dish uses a button hook style mount and I am wondering if the focal point could be off or could the mesh dish be a problem with the digital side. I contacted FTA direct with my problem and they referred me to this site as the best possible place to get help. I am a junior member and hope I am posting in the right area. Again please help.

barret

 

[PSB]

Remember Digital KU signals are harder to find (Tweak) than C-Band digital or even analog.
I would double check the dish alignment as it may work perfectly for C-Band but will need some fine tuning for KU band!

 

[barret]

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it another try.

barret

 

[Tron]

Some mesh dishes have trouble getting Ku due to the size of the "holes" in the mesh. How large are the spaces in the mesh?

 

[barret]

Tron, just read your reply. Thanks. Just got home and too dark to go up to roof to check exact size tonight, although I know the hole diameters are too small for a pencil to go through.
Thanks barret

 

[Tron]

If they're too small for a pencil, the dish will be fine for Ku.

Possibly you'll have to fine-tune for Ku. I hear that is often necessary with a BUD (Big Useful Dish).