1) Technomate produces several single LNB models under their TM-1 brand, including standard and "Super" versions with noise figures between 0.1-0.2 dB. 2) Testing showed the blue "Super" TM-1 model outperformed the reference LNB, with the gold "Super High Gain" version being the best overall. 3) The "Super" models had higher output power and better noise performance compared to the standard TM-1 LNBs.

1. TEST REPORT Ku-Band LNB
Technomate TM-1’s
Colorful Family of Single LNBs
We all know that Technomate is one of the manufacturers Technomate’s single LNBs
are designated as TM-1. We
of classy digital satellite and terrestrial receivers. Recently, have got 5 different versions:
Technomate have decided to expand their products lines TM-1 0.2 dB (black color),
with Ku-Band LNBs. The choice is really wide: from the TM-1 0.2 dB (grey color), TM-
1 Super 0.2 dB (blue color),
single models to octo and even the monoblocks. Are they all TM-1 Super High Gain (black
as good as the receivers they are supposed to match? Their & gold color) and TM-1 Super
noise figures (0.2 dB and 0.1 dB) are very promising but High Gain (gold color). The
last 2 ones except for having
we know that only a test with real world signals can prove better noise figure, had their
the value of an LNB. We started with the universal single F connectors plated with
models. We will present the other models in gold. Short form data sheets
we found in the packages
separate reports. contained only the specifica-
tion of the basic TM-1 model.
Our test was to reveal
what exactly the difference
between the versions was.
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Top performer and probably the best
LNB we ever tested
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2. The noise figures printed on grey model was at par being
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probably the best LNB we And again the blue model Turkish Türkçe www.TELE-satellite.com/TELE-satellite-0911/tur/technomate.pdf
had - the one that had out- (Super TM-1) was the leader. Available online starting from 2 October 2009
performed many other 0.3 Our reference LNB was no
dB and 0.2 dB models in our match for it. The basic TM- presented in figures 1 and 2. TM-1 Super 0.2 dB (blue
previous tests. At the same 1 models had lower gain but 2, they are practically the color)
time this reference LNB had still sufficient enough for the same. 3. TM-1 Super High Gain
a high gain (high signal level regular reception systems 0.1 dB (black and gold
at the output). Could TM-1’s (except for the ones using And what about the gain? color)
match it? really long cables or a lot of The output power related 4. TM-1 0.2 dB (grey
distribution devices). Super directly to the gain is pre- color)
We chose the Hotbird TM-1 was really a top per- sented in figure 7 and 8. Also 5. TM-1 0.2 dB (black
satellite fleet on 13° E as former. here, the 0.1 dB Super High color)
our signal source. That’s Gain TM-1’s were better than
because their transponders Having so perfect results our reference. The golden However keep in mind that
are spread all over the whole with 0.2 dB Super TM-1, we model was visibly better while the golden model is an
Ku-Band in both polariza- doubted if the 0.1 dB Super than the black & gold one absolute top performer and
tions. The noise performance High Gain version could but only slightly better than probably the best LNB we
of the 0.2 dB versions of TM- deliver anything better. As the 0.2 dB Super TM-1. ever tested, even the black
1’s is shown in figure 1 and you can see in figures 5 and one version is in the high
2. TM-1 0.2 dB Super model 6, the noise performance of If we were to order the class among the modern
(the blue one) is surprisingly both models was better than TM-1 versions starting from today’s devices.
good. It defeated our refer- our reference. However, if the best one, it would be:
ence device in almost every you compare them with the 1. TM-1 Super High Gain You won’t regret the money
point of the Ku-Band! The Super TM-1 (the blue one) 0.1 dB (gold color) if you buy one of them!
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3. ■ Fig. 1. Noise performance of the 0.2 dB models – vertical polarization.
Expert
Opinion
■ Fig. 2. Noise performance of the 0.2 dB models – horizontal polarization. +
TM-1’s are
very high
p e r f o r m a n c e Jacek Pawlowski
TELE-satellite
LNBs. They Test Center
Poland
provide very
good C/N ratio what enables
the user to receive weak
transponders with high bad
weather margin. The “Super
High Gain” and “Super” ver-
sions additionally give high
level of output signal what is
important in those antenna
installations in which long
cables or signal distribution
devices are used. Additionally,
■ Fig. 3. Output power of the 0.2 dB models – vertical polarization. the “Super High Gain” devices
have gold plated F connec-
tors. This is an extra protec-
tion from the environmental
factors – even after a long time
the quality of the connection
should not degrade due to oxi-
dation. Of course, one should
also take care of the F con-
nector attached to the cable.
A rubber sleeve is yet another
protection for the connection.
Workmanship of all units is
very good.
-
none
■ Fig. 4. Output power of the 0.2 dB models – horizontal polarization.
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4. ■ Fig. 5. Noise performance of the 0.1 dB models – vertical polarization.
■ Fig. 6. Noise performance of the 0.1 dB models – horizontal polarization.
■ Fig. 7. Output power of the 0.1 dB models – vertical polarization.
■ Fig. 8. Output power of the 0.1 dB models – horizontal polarization.
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