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Astra 2E: Western Europe Reports
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<blockquote data-quote="mickwig" data-source="post: 1101286" data-attributes="member: 401397"><p>Servus Harvey, yesterday was a good day. The signal at night varies a lot. During the day the recption is quite similar. The worst time is from about 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Later at night the signal comes back and is really strong in the morning. But as I said before, this changes over the course of the year. At my position (small town 50k due north of Nürnberg) I sit on the northern flank of the signal. If you go lets say 50k further NE you will hit a null-zone. After that dish sizes of way over 3m are required. I am wondering if you are already on the southern flank of the UK beam, then the effect might be reversed.</p><p></p><p>You do have a big advantage compared to my position (jealaous!!). I have 120cm Kathrein prime-focus with polar-mount on the roof. While all the Europe beam channels com in very strong, I might be able to get a few glimpses of the UK beam around dinner time. Imagine the shock when Channel4 changed over as the first to go. My advice to you is to observe for a while. You will know very quickly, when the drop is the highest. Then maybe find a electronics firm round your area, that has experience with that bird. Makes it easier than to trial and error your way through.</p><p></p><p>Take care/Mick</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>But nonetheless your 120cm might just be that bit to small to get 24/7 reception all year round. You would need to find someone else in your area to compare notes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mickwig, post: 1101286, member: 401397"] Servus Harvey, yesterday was a good day. The signal at night varies a lot. During the day the recption is quite similar. The worst time is from about 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Later at night the signal comes back and is really strong in the morning. But as I said before, this changes over the course of the year. At my position (small town 50k due north of Nürnberg) I sit on the northern flank of the signal. If you go lets say 50k further NE you will hit a null-zone. After that dish sizes of way over 3m are required. I am wondering if you are already on the southern flank of the UK beam, then the effect might be reversed. You do have a big advantage compared to my position (jealaous!!). I have 120cm Kathrein prime-focus with polar-mount on the roof. While all the Europe beam channels com in very strong, I might be able to get a few glimpses of the UK beam around dinner time. Imagine the shock when Channel4 changed over as the first to go. My advice to you is to observe for a while. You will know very quickly, when the drop is the highest. Then maybe find a electronics firm round your area, that has experience with that bird. Makes it easier than to trial and error your way through. Take care/Mick But nonetheless your 120cm might just be that bit to small to get 24/7 reception all year round. You would need to find someone else in your area to compare notes. [/QUOTE]
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