can u use BEV dish for SC - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

4issquared · 2007-12-27, 07:56 PM

I am moving to a house with an EV dish already on it, so can it just be re-aimed to use for SC? Would be nice not to have another set of holes drilled in the roof. thanx

BGY11 · 2007-12-27, 08:41 PM

Sadly an ExpressVu dish won't work with a Star Choice setup -- probably due to the different polarization methods.

scrooloose · 2007-12-27, 08:56 PM

I believe the mast is the same on both dishes, so assuming you have line of sight to the SC birds from that location, you shouldn't need to install a new mast, just replace the dish.

-Mike

i hate tv · 2007-12-27, 09:46 PM

If possible, I would have the new dish installed on something other than the roof
Roofing companies love satellite installers, as they do nice jobs creating leaks
In the spring, I would go up and have a closer look at it, just to make sure it is sealed properly, and not loose
Installers rarely hit a stud/joist in the roof, so the dish is being held by a piece of plywood 5/8' thick, or around there
Just something to scare you, jk, I would check it out
My fingers are crossed you have a sealed roof

mr weather · 2007-12-28, 09:12 AM

You can use the mounting arm (mast) but you'll need a Star Choice specific dish.

Make sure you still have a good line of sight. ExpressVu and Star Choice satellites are about 25 degrees apart in the sky. Based on your location, the SC satellites will be up and to the right from the EVu ones (when looking from behind the dish).

4issquared · 2007-12-28, 10:57 AM

Thanks for your help. I will check the mount on the roof and then switch the dish with one from SC. Where I live, it has to be on the roof to clear the trees. thanx again. cheers

2007-12-27, 07:56 PM	#1
4issquared Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: sunshine coast, bc Posts: 103	can u use BEV dish for SC I am moving to a house with an EV dish already on it, so can it just be re-aimed to use for SC? Would be nice not to have another set of holes drilled in the roof. thanx

2007-12-27, 08:56 PM	#3
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	I believe the mast is the same on both dishes, so assuming you have line of sight to the SC birds from that location, you shouldn't need to install a new mast, just replace the dish. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

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2007-12-27, 08:41 PM	#2
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,165	Sadly an ExpressVu dish won't work with a Star Choice setup -- probably due to the different polarization methods.

2007-12-27, 09:46 PM	#4
i hate tv Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,317	If possible, I would have the new dish installed on something other than the roof Roofing companies love satellite installers, as they do nice jobs creating leaks In the spring, I would go up and have a closer look at it, just to make sure it is sealed properly, and not loose Installers rarely hit a stud/joist in the roof, so the dish is being held by a piece of plywood 5/8' thick, or around there Just something to scare you, jk, I would check it out My fingers are crossed you have a sealed roof

2007-12-28, 09:12 AM	#5
mr weather Veteran Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 1,950	You can use the mounting arm (mast) but you'll need a Star Choice specific dish. Make sure you still have a good line of sight. ExpressVu and Star Choice satellites are about 25 degrees apart in the sky. Based on your location, the SC satellites will be up and to the right from the EVu ones (when looking from behind the dish).

2007-12-28, 10:57 AM	#6
4issquared Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: sunshine coast, bc Posts: 103	Thanks for your help. I will check the mount on the roof and then switch the dish with one from SC. Where I live, it has to be on the roof to clear the trees. thanx again. cheers