alignment errors??

[sitja]

hi guys how are all, i have been using my motor dish awhile and have been quite happy. really stayed between 13e 19.2 and 28.2e but of late have been testing other sats with problems. i can reach 30w with no problem, can get 1w, 7e and 9e, i use an 80cm dish and wondering is dish size problem or is it alignment?

 

[satelliteman]

An 80cm motorised is a bit on the small side for Ireland but should receive something from satellites mentioned. Possible dish setup, misalignment issue.

 

[sitja]

yes i do recieve from those ones i used recieve a few transponders on 16e but get nothing now, cant reach 4 west either.

 

[Lazarus]

You wouldn't expect to get more than a couple of Channels from Amos at 4W, if any, with an 80cm dish.

But 16E is anomolous at present - there was a failure a week or so ago which led to reinforcements being deployed and the signals are not as strong as they were - so what you did get might not be possible right now in any event.

 

[satelliteman]

Regarding W2, have a read here http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/meeting-place/167919-w2-down.html

Amos 4° West, no reliable service in UK/Ireland as we are not inside the intended service area.

 

[sitja]

so my sat seems set up right so does it.

 

[satelliteman]

Well, from the received satellites mentioned, sounds about right for an 80cm motorised

 

[sitja]

sweet so guys thanks. satellites rock!