Satellite Dish LNB Feed Arm

DESCRIPTION of a Satellite Dish LNB Feed Arm

• Replacement Feed Arm to Hold Mark 4 LNB
• Colour:  Grey
• Manufacturer: Electronic Link
• Dimensions (LxWxH: 350*26*18mm)
• Suits LNBs:  Single, Quad and Octo LNBs will fit this arm
• Version #: Mark 4 (snap on)

OVERVIEW of Sky Satellite Dishes

MK3 Vs MK4

• MK3 Sky dishes: Used up to June 2009. Comes with a 'Push On' LNB design
• MK4 Sky dishes: Most recent design. Come with a 'Snap on' LNB design (which features a mini-spirit level)

Different Sky Dish makers

• Makers include: Triax, Raven, Electronic Link (EL)
• EL represent about 95% of all Satellite Dishes installed in Ireland

USES of a Satellite Dish LNB Feed Arm

You can use this feed arm on your Sky Satellite Dish (must be an Electronic Link EL Sky Dish) if

• it becomes badly corroded or broken
• you wish to replace your LNB on your old MK3 (again must be EL) and want to replace the LNB feed arm so it takes a new MK4 LNB (Single, Quad or Octo)

ADVANTAGES of a Satellite Dish LNB Feed Arm

• Saves having to buy a whole new dish
• The LNB feed arm is often the first part of the dish to be worn away
• Very easy to change out - just need a philips screwdriver. Can be done in 60 seconds
• Suits over 90% of all Sky Dishes in use
• No need to re-align the dish (which would normally involve a professional installer)

DISADVANTAGES of a Satellite Dish LNB Feed Arm

• Will not work on Non-'Electronic Link' Sky Dishes
• Sometimes if the existing locking nut and bolt are very rusted it can be hard to change it out