Where is Thor satellite in relation to Astra1

[bwizz]

Can anybody tell me in simle terms where in relation to astra 1 I would point my dish , also what would a pace skybox see its id no as
.I have just ordered a dark box from flea bay and it seems English films are to be had on thor , any comments appreciated

 

[rolfw]

Thor is 20 degrees to the West and up by a few degrees elevation, but the digibox is less than ideal for finding it, best wait until your receiver arrives as there is nothing you can view using the digibox.

 

[Robbo]

Can anybody tell me in simle terms where in relation to astra 1 I would point my dish , also what would a pace skybox see its id no as
.I have just ordered a dark box from flea bay and it seems English films are to be had on thor , any comments appreciated

Have a look at this lovely picture I have drawn, a graphical approximation of the location of the satellites, as seen from the London region.

http://www.satellites.co.uk/satelli...t-motorised-systems/117335-satellite-arc.html

Robbo

 

[satelliteman]

Another reason not to use a d/box is because the dodgybox only has 22000 and 27500 S/rate settings adjustments ; although digiTV are on 27500.. There encrypted anyway arn't they.

 

[Robbo]

Yes that is right, DigiTV is 27500, looks like there is a handful of free to air channels that the Sky Digibox should be OK with.

_http://www.lyngsat.com/1west.html


e.g 12767H 27,500 3/4 - channel name OTV.

Some channels like A1plus and U are also shown free to Air, unfortunately tagged as nagravision, so the poor nobbled Digibox won't show them.


Not much actually worth watching by the look of it though.

 

[bwizz]

Thanks ,I am in Cornwall so ,it would seem to high just to the right of Astra 1 "simple terms" , I was thinking to use the sky box as I don't think my dark box "I haven't actually got it yet, actually has a strength meter in it , I am thinking of going motorised as this going up and down a ladder to see what I have got is driving me mad ,last attempt I had a portable tv and receiver on my flat roof,I am sure neibours think I am mad

 

[Robbo]

Moved your post from the "Arc" thread to here.

Yes in simple terms Thor is to the right and up a bit, but there are obviously sats in between that you may find along the way.

Tthe Darkbox is bound to have a signal meter, even the Sky Dodgibox has one.

Yes, fitting a motor is the best option for most.

 

[4dbennett]

Can anybody tell me in simle terms where in relation to astra 1 I would point my dish , also what would a pace skybox see its id no as
.I have just ordered a dark box from flea bay and it seems English films are to be had on thor , any comments appreciated

Simple :- right a bit up a bit!! 1Deg west

dave

 

[bwizz]

Thanks for info ,I will reprt back when the dark box arrives