offset dish

[martyd]

i have just got myself a 1m offset dish can anyone explain what the benefits of an offset are, if any and don't wish to sound daft but it looks odd bolt holes have a bias to one side shape etc., have i got myself a lemon

[Sicilian]

I'm pretty sure most dishes are offset, have a read here it explains a bit more http://www.uk-satellite-tv.co.uk/technicalhelp_154117.html

More here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_dish_antenna

[Retired member]

Yep up until a size of 1.2-1.3m almost all dishes are offset these days, it tends to be the norm... Also ofset dish will work with DiSEqC motors, where as a prime focus dish generally errrrr won't :P

[martyd]

thanks guys was a little worried for a moment