Can anyone of u help me set my declination correct on my motor please i think it might be off it can only be set between 0 & 8 as u can see from the previous pic my location is norfolk uk
You have a 36v motor, and there are other threads, on the forum, showing how to set up a motorized dish, using a 36v motor.
The basics, for all motorized dishes, is to first ensure you mount is solid, and strong enough to hold the weight, of the dish, and motor, and is perfectly plumb.
If your dish is ground mounted, then it makes it a lot easier.
I personally use something similar to this:
As you can see you have the option of adjusting the nuts, to get it as plumb, as possible, and you need to have a flat, sturdy, base, so that the gound isn't causing problems.
Next you need to find out your exact Longitude, as this is your True south, an easy way of doing this is to use dishpointer.com, type in your postcode, and zoom in, on the map, moving the icon to your house, and where the dish is sited. You can also use the obstacle checker, to see if you have a clean line of sight, to various satellites, by selecting different satellites, in the drop down box.
Your Longitude is important, as negative Longitude readings = West, positive = East.
For example, if your longitude was - 1.23, , that would equate to 1.23 degrees West, and mean setting up on 1 west would be close enough, but if your Longitude is 1.23, that's 1.23 East, so to align your dish, to 1W, and have 0, on your motor, pointing to 1.23 East, you need to move your motor, about 2 degrees West, then align your dish to 1 West, to have 0, on your motor pointing at about 1 East, your longitudal position.
Once that's done it's a matter of trial, and error, making minor adjustments, to track the satellite arc, by sending your motor to your furthese East satellite, that's available, like 52E, and West, usually 30 West, using your receiver, and the menu options, to find the strongest signal quality readings.
Note them down, then send your dish back to 1 West, to make any adjustments.
If you post your signal quality readings, on the forum, other members can help you interpret the readings.
