Crank Up Satellite System
Different Types of Crank Up Systems

The Crank-Up satellite system differs from the Through the roof system in one major way.

The crank up satellite system doesn't have a pole that hangs below the unit. This has its good points and its bad. The bad point being that the crank mechanism is on the roof, so if you are vertically challenged this could be a problem. Also the positioning ring on the outside of the system is a little harder to turn.

We are not going to pick a winner in this section as the dish types are not the same. It is only the mechanisms that are sort of the same. We will just review them for you.

This unit has been developed by Camos, the same people who design our winning dome satellite system. The dish on this system is a PLANAR type dish, which is relatively new technology. The dish shape ensures that the satellite system can be folded down flat to the roof of the vehicle. When folded the system measures only 12cm in height. This alone is quite impressive.

The unit uses the same base as the wingard antenna that is fitted to a lot of American RV's, which is proven technology. This is a plus point for the unit as the antenna on the RV has been tested over many years.

We have tried to find a reasonable explanation of what exactly a PLANAR antenna is, but have failed miserably. We can make out that it is something to do with matching the wave length from the satellite rather than relying on an L.N.B.

The dish is equal to a 55cm Dish.

The Maxview system has also been around for a long time and has proven its reliability in the field. The system has a similar mechanism to the Camos Unit which means that is has the same problems as the Camos satellite system.

This unit is a little bit higher when it is down, measuring 26cm in height. This would be a disadvantage if the height is an issue.

The advantage to this system is that the dish is a bigger physical size and should in theory give a better reception in low signal areas.

Take a look at the user guides for the units and see what you think.

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