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PeterC · 06-06-07, 03:59 PM

I'd like to get a dish pointing at 19.2E for German telly, but I think this tree may be in the way. The dish would (hopefully) be mounted to the right of the window this photo was taken from. The photo is pointing roughly in the right place, but does it get enough view? Is the tree in the way?

I'll be calling out a CAI installer to install it (more questions on that later!), but I wanted to get an idea of what you guys thought first.

BlackHawk · 06-06-07, 04:48 PM

The elevation (London) to the satellite is 28-29 degrees above the horizontal. If the view to the satellite is through the gap on your picture you should have no problems.
BH

Jimdefruit · 06-06-07, 05:07 PM

It doen't look as if it is a problem, but trees have a habit of growing. If it is your tree, you can do a bit of pruning. If its someone else's tree you will have to do a bit of pruning - at night

PeterC · 06-06-07, 05:09 PM

Hopefully it'll be ok then

I take it that anything to the left of the chimney on the house opposite is no hope. Or can the signal get through leaves?

It's the council's tree. I've already called them to get it pruned (but I expect it to die of old age before they do anything).

BGonaSTICK · 06-06-07, 05:40 PM

No, satellite signals can't pass through leaves, only the gaps between them!

You might find that you will get a signal off 19.2E even if it's on the extreme right-hand side of your photo.

PeterC · 06-06-07, 07:06 PM

Ummm. Maybe attached to the chimney then - 60 cm is ok isn't it? (planning regs)

My worry with putting it on the chimney is that we've had some strong winds in the last 6 months and I wonder if the wind would nudge the dish out of position - is that likely? I wouldn't want to hand out £200 everytime it's windy to get the dish adjusted. Maybe if it had a motor it can re-align itself...

Analoguesat · 06-06-07, 08:49 PM

What do you weant to pay someone 200 quid for - we can teach you everything you need to know about dish alignment - as long as the dish is mounted somewhere accessible.

BGonaSTICK · 07-06-07, 12:34 AM

I'm really not a fan of dishes on chimneys. It's a bit like strapping a rocket to a hamster

PeterC · 07-06-07, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analoguesat

- we can teach you everything you need to know about dish alignment -

Can you teach me to climb a latter without my legs turning to jelly

Quote:

I'm really not a fan of dishes on chimneys.

Yeh the idea of a huge sail attached to a Victorian chimney scares me.

I'll have to call out a professional. They should know what to do. I now know to avoid the chimney if possible. Presumably they can tell if I can get a signal from the wall before I pay for a load a equipment.

PeterC · 19-06-07, 12:48 PM

I now have a dish installed

A friend recommended an installer who was very helpful and friendly

I went for a basic setup (just Astra 1) for the German TV. I'm amazed at the clarity of the picture, way better than Virgin cable.

Thanks for the help

06-06-07, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
PeterC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? I'd like to get a dish pointing at 19.2E for German telly, but I think this tree may be in the way. The dish would (hopefully) be mounted to the right of the window this photo was taken from. The photo is pointing roughly in the right place, but does it get enough view? Is the tree in the way? I'll be calling out a CAI installer to install it (more questions on that later!), but I wanted to get an idea of what you guys thought first.

06-06-07, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackHawk Satellite Help member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Suffolk, ENGLAND Posts: 166 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? The elevation (London) to the satellite is 28-29 degrees above the horizontal. If the view to the satellite is through the gap on your picture you should have no problems. BH

06-06-07, 05:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? It doen't look as if it is a problem, but trees have a habit of growing. If it is your tree, you can do a bit of pruning. If its someone else's tree you will have to do a bit of pruning - at night __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

06-06-07, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
PeterC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? Hopefully it'll be ok then I take it that anything to the left of the chimney on the house opposite is no hope. Or can the signal get through leaves? It's the council's tree. I've already called them to get it pruned (but I expect it to die of old age before they do anything).

06-06-07, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? No, satellite signals can't pass through leaves, only the gaps between them! You might find that you will get a signal off 19.2E even if it's on the extreme right-hand side of your photo. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

06-06-07, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
PeterC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? Ummm. Maybe attached to the chimney then - 60 cm is ok isn't it? (planning regs) My worry with putting it on the chimney is that we've had some strong winds in the last 6 months and I wonder if the wind would nudge the dish out of position - is that likely? I wouldn't want to hand out £200 everytime it's windy to get the dish adjusted. Maybe if it had a motor it can re-align itself...

06-06-07, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? What do you weant to pay someone 200 quid for - we can teach you everything you need to know about dish alignment - as long as the dish is mounted somewhere accessible. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

07-06-07, 12:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? I'm really not a fan of dishes on chimneys. It's a bit like strapping a rocket to a hamster __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

19-06-07, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
PeterC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is this tree going to stop me getting a signal? I now have a dish installed A friend recommended an installer who was very helpful and friendly I went for a basic setup (just Astra 1) for the German TV. I'm amazed at the clarity of the picture, way better than Virgin cable. Thanks for the help