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DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
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<blockquote data-quote="Archive7" data-source="post: 1014195"><p>Well, I am not going camping anywhere. I just need a kit that I can use to practice catching satellites.</p><p>This Telestar kit is the cheapest I could find so far</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B008RIRJFG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF" target="_blank">Telestar Camping-Sat-Anlage 35 cm0,1dB: Amazon.de: Elektronik</a></p><p>It includes a 35cm dish, LNB, compass and cable but no receiver. I have several spare receivers so there is no point in buying an "included receiver" option.</p><p>My problem at home is that I don't have a clear line of site to any satellite because I am surrounded by high buildings, and I may need to go to a friend's home to practice.</p><p>I think I will buy a tripod for mounting the satellite dish, as it makes life easier while standing up.</p><p>My concerns are as follows:</p><p>1 - Is 35cm good for catching anything? I suppose I should be able to catch the strongest satellites in my area Amos 4W and Nilesat 7W and maybe Hotbird 13E if I am lucky.</p><p>Perhaps I should buy a 60cm dish locally instead of this kit (the shipping cost is a bit too much 40 Euro), but I shall need a decent satellite dish tripod, like this one.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003NVVBVU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1GVDZAHBLW19Z" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003NVVBVU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1GVDZAHBLW19Z</a></p><p>2 - Can a simple satellite finder like this one be of any help or I should save my money and either buy a better one or work without any instruments?</p><p>Any recommendation for a cheap gadget would be much appreciated.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003K170TK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003K170TK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF</a></p><p>3 - How long would it take me to catch a bird and lock on it with repeated practice?</p><p>Is 5 minutes a reasonable target, for someone with hardly any practical experience yet?</p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archive7, post: 1014195"] Well, I am not going camping anywhere. I just need a kit that I can use to practice catching satellites. This Telestar kit is the cheapest I could find so far [URL="https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B008RIRJFG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF"]Telestar Camping-Sat-Anlage 35 cm0,1dB: Amazon.de: Elektronik[/URL] It includes a 35cm dish, LNB, compass and cable but no receiver. I have several spare receivers so there is no point in buying an "included receiver" option. My problem at home is that I don't have a clear line of site to any satellite because I am surrounded by high buildings, and I may need to go to a friend's home to practice. I think I will buy a tripod for mounting the satellite dish, as it makes life easier while standing up. My concerns are as follows: 1 - Is 35cm good for catching anything? I suppose I should be able to catch the strongest satellites in my area Amos 4W and Nilesat 7W and maybe Hotbird 13E if I am lucky. Perhaps I should buy a 60cm dish locally instead of this kit (the shipping cost is a bit too much 40 Euro), but I shall need a decent satellite dish tripod, like this one. [URL]https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003NVVBVU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1GVDZAHBLW19Z[/URL] 2 - Can a simple satellite finder like this one be of any help or I should save my money and either buy a better one or work without any instruments? Any recommendation for a cheap gadget would be much appreciated. [URL]https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003K170TK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF[/URL] 3 - How long would it take me to catch a bird and lock on it with repeated practice? Is 5 minutes a reasonable target, for someone with hardly any practical experience yet? Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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