Log in
Register
Menu
Log in
Register
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Authors
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Satellite TV receivers & systems support forums
DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
Satellite System for Spanish Channels
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Robbo" data-source="post: 533543" data-attributes="member: 256551"><p>Any old crappy receiver should get Thor, even yours. There are lots of FTA channels on there, including BBC World on 11325H.</p><p></p><p>And Yes, that is where you should attempt to set up the dish.</p><p></p><p>Not all receivers have a minus sign, actually I don't know if it is common or not, but anyway, on mine you have to set a W or an E.</p><p></p><p>If you put our lat and long in, send it to 0.8W or 1W, tune to 11325H, then monitor the sig quality. Then adjust the dish elevation and swivel the whole lot roun the pole for max quality.</p><p></p><p>Also I would recheck the elevation of the motor to make sure it is correct.</p><p>Also, you have to be sure that the pole is vertical, as it will never track the arc if it isn't, unless you are very lucky.</p><p></p><p>I can't do a picture of my dish as it is too dark now, but I measured the angle of the face and it was 5 degrees whwn on 1W, but this is dependent on the dish. If you look through the members Pictures section, you should find some pics in there. There is also one in Rolfw's guide and satelliteman's ( see the stickies).</p><p></p><p>The limit is basically when the dish looks at the ground (around 60 or 70 degrees), but if the dish is low and there are obstructions, it would be less.</p><p></p><p>I live in a housing estate with relatively close together houses with my dish about 4ft of the ground, and I can get 42E to 30W. So what you want should be achievable, as long as you dont have an obstruction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robbo, post: 533543, member: 256551"] Any old crappy receiver should get Thor, even yours. There are lots of FTA channels on there, including BBC World on 11325H. And Yes, that is where you should attempt to set up the dish. Not all receivers have a minus sign, actually I don't know if it is common or not, but anyway, on mine you have to set a W or an E. If you put our lat and long in, send it to 0.8W or 1W, tune to 11325H, then monitor the sig quality. Then adjust the dish elevation and swivel the whole lot roun the pole for max quality. Also I would recheck the elevation of the motor to make sure it is correct. Also, you have to be sure that the pole is vertical, as it will never track the arc if it isn't, unless you are very lucky. I can't do a picture of my dish as it is too dark now, but I measured the angle of the face and it was 5 degrees whwn on 1W, but this is dependent on the dish. If you look through the members Pictures section, you should find some pics in there. There is also one in Rolfw's guide and satelliteman's ( see the stickies). The limit is basically when the dish looks at the ground (around 60 or 70 degrees), but if the dish is low and there are obstructions, it would be less. I live in a housing estate with relatively close together houses with my dish about 4ft of the ground, and I can get 42E to 30W. So what you want should be achievable, as long as you dont have an obstruction. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Satellite TV receivers & systems support forums
DISH SETUP: Single sat, Multi-Sat & Motorised
Satellite System for Spanish Channels
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top