ASTRA satellite from the Philippines

[aerialview]

Dear all,
Just a quick question on getting ASTRA satellite from the Philippines so we can watch sky with a free sat card while over there.
1.) Is it possible?
2.) Dish size?
3.) Is there a web site that will help with the alignment?
Many thanks
AV

 

[divibi]

Hi,

1.) No, it is NOT possible, because there is no line of sight from the Philippines to the ASTRA satellite. The satellite is below the horizon.

 

[Analoguesat]

In fact you cant watch ANY of the European sats in the Phillipines! You are stuck with the Asian birds Im afraid.

 

[deepbluesky]

For special questions about which satellites can be received in the Philippines i recommend to have a look at this board as well: _http://filsat.com/forum/index.php

Aligning help you could get at _http://www.satlex.us/en/azel_calc.html or _http://www.dishpointer.com/

Besides satellite there is another way of receiving TV/radio abroad. Search for slingbox, HAVA, Digizon. Expect a much lower quality and this only if you have a quick broadband flatrate with unlimited volume transfer. Further on you will need somebody in Europe receiving the stuff for you and playing the server for streaming to you.

 

[aerialview]

Many thanks for your replies

AV