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80CM Ku Offset Free To Air Satellite Dish Antenna

FORTEC STAR FC80CM

We have 2 versions of this dish.  The only difference between the two is the mount bracket.  One is a "Pole Mount" version (FC80P), and the other is a "U-Bolt Mount" version (FC80U).  

FC80P:  The Pole mount version has a standard clamp that fits on a 1 5/8" diameter pole and works fine with a Moteck SG2100, Satcontrol, Pansat, and HH90 motor mounts.  This is the default type dish that comes with our complete systems.  If you want the FC80U instead, click the "Upgrade Dish" shopping cart button below.

FC80U:  The U-Bolt mount version has double U-bolts that allow you to mount the dish on any size post between the size of 1" - 2 1/2".  This is the one to use with a STAB HH motors since it has a shaft size of 2 1/8".  It also works fine with a Moteck SG2100, Satcontrol, Pansat, and HH90 motor mounts. Notice the high quality U-bolts used here for extra firm support.  Competition use only 1 low quality U-bolt.

 

 

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Universal wall/roof mount  and 40mm LNBF clamp included with this dish

Excellent construction and easy installation dish.  Higher KU band signal gain (38.24 dB) than the competition.  Comes with a standard easy fit Pole mount.  The Elevation scale is easy to set and accurate.  The included LNBF holder allows you to install a 40mm LNBF or a 25mm LNBF with the included adapter. The included mount comes with two support legs that you can install, if necessary, to add more wind support to the dish.  All hardware screws and nuts are of high quality material.  This is by far one of the best dishes in the market today.

Allows perfect reception of analog, digital and high-definition programs on KU band satellites. Can be used to replace your Dish network or DirecTV single LNBF dishes. It will reduce or eliminate your rain fade signal problem.

If you you want a better signal reception, you might want to consider a bigger dish like the FS 90CM dish.  Notice the size difference in the reflectors between the 80cm and 90cm dishes:

 

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This dish comes with a universal mount that lets you put the dish on your roof or exterior wall of your house. This mount has two support struts that will allow extra support and solid installation.  These struts ensure added stability to the dish giving homeowners and installers alike peace of mind. The mount can be mounted with short side up (Pic M1 21" to top of mount), or long side up (Pic M2 25" to top of mount).