Date: Wed, 1 Jun 1994 15:02:43 GMT From: Boris Volk Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd. Subject: Re: Orbitron SX10 vs. Paracilpse Classic 10 In article <9405312057.AA13580@guest.apple.com>, Ken Seymens writes: |> Can someone please tell me the real difference between these(subject Line) |> Dishes? Yes Gary B., I've read the FAQ's and even Frank Baylin's book. I'm |> looking for some sort of price/performance comparison. The Paraclipse |> Classic |> 10 seem's to be alot more expensive than the Orbitron SX10. The specs. seem |> to indicate not that much difference. Plese comment on the following deltas: |> |> Orbitron SX10 Paraclipse Classic 10 |> |> C-Band Gain 40.5 40.2 |> Ku-Band 48.2 49.0 |> C-Band Efficiency 63.0 65.0 gain specs look good |> C-Band First Side Lobe(dB) N/A -19 |> C-Band Antenna Temp. N/A 35K -19 for side lobe gain is very good, as is the 35K temp. |> No. of Sections 18 8 Fewer sections usually provide better retention of shape over the long term. More sections means more clips and screws which can become loose over time. |> f/d .30 .352 Most feeds are set for .36 operation. Unless your feed is adjustable it will not fully illuminate the reflector, reducing your gain. |> Focal Distance(inches) 35.75 43 |> |> The Disk will be located on the Left Coast, in the fine state which gave the |> nation: Richard "Tricky Dick" Nixon, Ronnie "Ray-gun", Charles Manson, and soon |> to appear in your local theaters, Pete "Pillory" Wilson...? ;-(.. |> Sorry folks, I couldn't resist... |> |> Thanks |> |> -Ken Also the orbitron still uses "spinclination". This is very tricky to set up properly. I have an older orbitron (1987) and it needs regular maintenence to keep it in top perfomance. Boris Volk Nepean Ont.