From: krackula@i.am   
      
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   >around , surplus  (  DTV  or any DBS leftovers ) like cord wood !!!!   
   >yay a ya ya ha ha ha ha a ...........  Ooooops !!!  < cue outer limits   
   >theme here !!! >   
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   btw:   the ' really  " late model  LNBs have SIGNIFICANTLY   
   lower noise levels, and much improved sensitivity !  they are VERY   
   inexpensive  ( the single models )  and  easy to come by on ebay.   
   ( thus being the most desirable type  )   
      
   other LNBs / dishes are equal or better ... such as small 4' c-band   
   dishes / LNBs ,  x band units commercial units   
    (  the diode mixer types being  FAR less effective than the solid   
   state  LNA  types ), as well as the 12 gig dtv type dbs units.   
      
   the system , as I mention it above , has more than enough system   
   (  LNB  / i.f.  )  gain without additional parts needed.   those " in   
   line "  post LNA preamps do not contribute any useful additional   
   system abilities.   
      
   the bigger the dish the better. bigger dishes have more gain and   
   offer a tighter focal point to help  locate the signal source more   
   easily. bigger dishes are more difficult to transport and handle / aim   
   tho.   
      
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