Some success...
I have managed to locate Thor and from that i then found hotbird !
In case this helps others.... where i was going wrong
The problems seem to originate from being 10 degrees out despite using a rangefinder compass. Subsequent difficulties arose from trying to rotate the 90cm dish and motor around the pole which was too heavy to move smoothly in conjunction with using the meter on the reciever.
The solutions were the use of a jubilee clip which took the weight of the motor and made it easier and smoother to move around the pole and a using a PG753 meter (which needed some soldering before i could use it, which is why i was relying on the reciever meter, bad decision).
I am still 10 degrees out and i dont really know how i was that far out with the compass. The motor reads approx 3 when i am at 13 degrees. But i'll leave it at that till the missus goes on holiday so she has her foreign TV till then. Once she's gone i'll have another bash to get it all perfect.
In the meantime i dont think my reciever a Technomate 5400 usb is patched as promised from the dealer
don't seem to have any channels other than the free to air, is there a quick check to see if its patched ?
MANY THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP.
I know i tried your patience, but i think i'm winning now and definitely wouldnt be without everyones input so Thanks again.
