WOOHOO, we're motoring now!

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

just installed my DISEQC motor, took bout 30mins no messing

my arc covers from 19e to 30w and so far ive added

19e astra
13e hotbird
5e sirius
1w thor
30w hispasat

just wonderin what else is available/useful?

any info appreciated.

cheers

***Rod Hulls Aerial*** · 25-11-2004

Hi Homer, only just "popped my motor cherry" myself last week... ahem.
I'm getting 15 satellites:
Hispasat,Thor,Hotbird,Astra 19.2,Eurobird,Astra1A & Sirius 2-3,Eutelsat W1, EutelsatW2,Eutelsat W3,Astra 3A,Eutelsat Seesat W4,Telecom 2C,Telecom 2D Atlantic Bird 2, Telstar 12, NSSK 803
The above list is not in any order and I must point out some satellites only provide
a few channels, I suspect I'm not pulling in a good signal from these.
A little point to add if your searching for Satellites, if you use the function in the disesq plugin to find the strongest signal you can see if your actually picking up a signal from your intended satellite before you do a transponder search in your DVB program, saves a lot of time.
Also ensure you search ALL the transponders, if your DVB software has not picked up any channels at the beginning of the search it does not mean your not picking up the satellite, just that those transponders are either not on or the beam is not directed at the UK area. (I found this out at 16 degrees East)

**gameboy** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by Rod Hulls Aerial

At the beginning of the search it does not mean your not picking up the satellite

Welcome to the wide world of the Clark Belt.

You can use this list of strong transponders when searching - sure others will add more...

53.0E 11100V, 6000, 3/4
45.0E 11.495V 3254
42.0E 11.135V 4444
39.0E 12.524V 27500
36.0E 12.695V 3030
33.0E 11472H, 30000, 5/6
28.2E 10.773H 22000
26.0E 11.919H 27500
23.5E 11.675H 27500
19.0E 10.832H 22000
16.0E 11.554V 28800
13.0E 10.758V 27500
10.0E 11.054V 4375
07.0E 11.175V 27500
05.0E 11.766H 27500
01.0W 11.189V 2142
04.0W 10726H, 3750, 3/4
05.0W 12.543H 27500
07.0W 11747V, 27500, 3/4
08.0W 11.556H 27500
11.0W 11464V, 4340, 1/2
12.5W 11.132H 3255
15.0W 11.494V 17464
18.0W 11.661H 5632
22.0W 11.613H 1655
27.5W 11.665V 12223
30.0W 12.012V 27500
37.5W 12522H, 5425, 1/2
43.0W 12584V, 27500, 3/4
45.0W 11510H, 26694, 5/6
58.0W 11612H, 3670, 3/4

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

cheers for the info people.

seems i was a little premature with my statement as i'm struggling to get anything east of hotbird (ie astra)

ive had astra before on a fixed dish so i know its possible

i think it must be because my pole is not straight (what an arse!) coz ive dont the method of switching between 1w and 30w changing the elevation on the motor and dish, which enables a decent signal on both. but it seems the further east i go the poorer the signal.

any tips on getting a good straight (ahem) pole?

dont think it help that i have a double L-bend pole to start with coz of where the dish is situated...

**T_G** · 25-11-2004

Welcome to the world of motoring Homer! I guess having all those channels on Thor will help you get a straight pole!
Anyway, next step is a membership in the dreambox section :-)

PS Gameboy you deserve a "TG helpful answer of the week award" for listing those transponders. Now where did you get this good idea??!!

**gameboy** · 25-11-2004

It took me an age but well worth the effort.

I tried spirit levels but a plumb line worked the best.

Can you adjust the bracket on the wall? Make sure it's perfect first - I used washers between the bolts and wall.

Once the bracket is correct use the plumb line on the pole to make sure it is perfect - not close - perfect.

After that it's simple (well a bit) I was getting all the East but no West until I moved the motor/dish setup together a bit (thanks Rolfw).

Now I have lots to play around with (learn new things everyday here).

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

PLUMB LINE!!! GENIOUS!

I got astra now but VERY weak signal, bit more tweakin in order i think.

As far as a dreambox goes, i have considered that but decided to got for a cheap patched FTA reciever for now in a bigsat 8000 deluxe, but as soon as i got it, all the bloody channels buggered off didnt they! and patched firmware aint so readily available unfortunatly.

still, all in the name of fun i suppose.

**gameboy** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by homerjay

I got astra now but VERY weak signal, bit more tweakin in order i think.

Sounds like you're very close - my advice is to mark everything up with a felt marker so you can at least get it back to where you are now before tweeking.

Good luck and come back and tell us how you get on.

**Lucifer** · 25-11-2004

Hi guys, just going off topic a little but could you tell me what size dish I would need to get THor 1w? I currently have a 60cm dish with twin lnb bracket and from the meter in ProgDVB I get approx 75% signal str' on Astra 1B-1H etc and approx 60% on Hotbird @ 13 E. I'm located in Staffordshire, England. Many thx. Also is it possible to get the three sats on one dish with 3 lnb's or is the spread of the birds too much???

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

Gameboy:

damn, good advice a little too late, now i got shit all!
time to start again! bugger!

lucifer:

I think you may be struggling with a 60cm dish, but have a bash and see.

**gameboy** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by homerjay

damn, good advice a little too late, now i got shit all!
time to start again! bugger!

Are you doing this in the dark?

Well done I admire you.

**gameboy** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by Lucifer

Hi guys, just going off topic a little but could you tell me what size dish I would need to get THor 1w? I currently have a 60cm dish with twin lnb bracket and from the meter in ProgDVB I get approx 75% signal str' on Astra 1B-1H etc and approx 60% on Hotbird @ 13 E. I'm located in Staffordshire, England. Many thx. Also is it possible to get the three sats on one dish with 3 lnb's or is the spread of the birds too much???

You'll be struggling with 60cm dish with three LNBs

Remember all but the central one will be weaker.

On that note you may have to have the middle on Hotbird and the other two on each side.

Why not go the way of homerjay and get a motor and 80cm dish you'll love it - promise!

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

Yup, its not that dark, i had carrots fer tea anyway.

Back now with full strength on thor but pityful (but even strength) on astra and hispa.

How the hell to i get the pole straight, its about 2mm off centre. Dont wanna be drilling new holes really...

**gameboy** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by homerjay

How the hell to i get the pole straight, its about 2mm off centre. Dont wanna be drilling new holes really...

It gets dark in Scotland at 4pm!!!

Hit it with a hammer - gently!!!

P.S. If your neighbours don't think you're mad then you're not a proper Satellite fan!!!

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by gameboy

It gets dark in Scotland at 4pm!!!

Hit it with a hammer - gently!!!

P.S. If your neighbours don't think you're mad then you're not a proper Satellite fan!!!

reeto, hammer it is then

***Rod Hulls Aerial*** · 25-11-2004

Ah... the sounds of hammer on metal at 2230 hours, I bet your neighbours love you !!

***homerjay*** · 25-11-2004

Originally Posted by Rod Hulls Aerial

Ah... the sounds of hammer on metal at 2230 hours, I bet your neighbours love you !!

was barley a light tapping, dint work anyway.

looks like i'll be gettin the drill out at the weekend...

**gameboy** · 26-11-2004

Originally Posted by homerjay

looks like i'll be gettin the drill out at the weekend...

Well you tried your best - it took me two weeks.

I take my hat off to you - well done stick with it - damb the neighbours...

Once you get it working they'll all want one!

***twag42*** · 26-11-2004

aahh the joy of motorised satellite. our upstairs neighbour thinks im mental cause im forever going on the roof messing about with one thing or another.thats the trouble with us die-hards if it aint right,it might as well be broken!! but when its working theres nothing better !!!!

TWAG

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