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chavslav · 24-08-07, 04:34 PM

this has been an ongoing problem, a clear skyline, getting 13 east 75% quality, i'm on a 90cm dish motorised with technomate super, can't see the full arc but am getting 72% on sirius 5 east and atlantic bird 5 west.

am tracking the arc properly, picking up 60% on rtk on 16 east but not enough for a solid lock,picture pixelates.

can't seem to get no more than 72% on my top sats, 5 w and 5 east, tried usals to nudge, had 3 lnb changes, mti high gain twin, swapped for smart titanium, no increase in quality.
me strongest sats on the arc are astra 19 east,hotbird 13 and astra 28 east.

should i have more signal quality than i'm getting, for this set up in london, digitalb 11.449 comes in at 20% quality with a 92% strength.

i've heard of people getting digitalb with an 80cm dish, so somewhere i've got something quite not right, if i can get more quality on 5 west or 5 east, would this help 16 east..

any thoughts, thanks in advance..

Jimdefruit · 24-08-07, 06:37 PM

Chav, for some reason I found that I had to tilt the dish up a whisker to improve the 16E signal. It might be worth a try in your case.

wod · 24-08-07, 09:05 PM

think you need to tweak the dish elevation as that doesn't sound right for 90cm dish in south east

you should get 11.449 as i get it fine up in yorkshire on 90cm dish

nanochickin · 24-08-07, 09:17 PM

I can get it on my 90cm dish here in the Midlands as well with good quality and Signal strength

Nano

BGonaSTICK · 24-08-07, 10:34 PM

I used to get 16E on a 60cm in Brighton, but only just.

chavslav · 27-08-07, 06:25 PM

thanks for replies people, heavy bank holiday weekend hence the late reply.

jim if i tilt the dish/change elevation, will i not track the other satellites on the arc?

Jimdefruit · 27-08-07, 07:19 PM

I am suggesting a teeny weeny bit. It might even improve the other sats.

chavslav · 27-08-07, 08:54 PM

should i tilt dish at the 16 east position or drive it back to sirius 5 east or 5 west and tilt there.

don't have 1 west as obstruction..

Jimdefruit · 27-08-07, 09:22 PM

Just move it a fraction on 16E. That is the one you are trying to improve. If you find you get an improvement tighten the bolts and check the other sats are ok.

chavslav · 27-08-07, 09:33 PM

ok cheers mate, bit dark now so will have a go tomorrow..

24-08-07, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
chavslav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... this has been an ongoing problem, a clear skyline, getting 13 east 75% quality, i'm on a 90cm dish motorised with technomate super, can't see the full arc but am getting 72% on sirius 5 east and atlantic bird 5 west. am tracking the arc properly, picking up 60% on rtk on 16 east but not enough for a solid lock,picture pixelates. can't seem to get no more than 72% on my top sats, 5 w and 5 east, tried usals to nudge, had 3 lnb changes, mti high gain twin, swapped for smart titanium, no increase in quality. me strongest sats on the arc are astra 19 east,hotbird 13 and astra 28 east. should i have more signal quality than i'm getting, for this set up in london, digitalb 11.449 comes in at 20% quality with a 92% strength. i've heard of people getting digitalb with an 80cm dish, so somewhere i've got something quite not right, if i can get more quality on 5 west or 5 east, would this help 16 east.. any thoughts, thanks in advance..

24-08-07, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... Chav, for some reason I found that I had to tilt the dish up a whisker to improve the 16E signal. It might be worth a try in your case. __________________ 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 Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

24-08-07, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 10 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... think you need to tweak the dish elevation as that doesn't sound right for 90cm dish in south east you should get 11.449 as i get it fine up in yorkshire on 90cm dish __________________ 90cm andrews/jaeger 1224 motor,Vantage x221tsci, tms-1500ci+, skystar 2, diablo v2.3 setanta on 60cm minidish

24-08-07, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
nanochickin Satellite Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Today i'll be mostly cleaning up the forum Posts: 3,581 Thanks: 16 Thanked 144 Times in 127 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... I can get it on my 90cm dish here in the Midlands as well with good quality and Signal strength Nano __________________ Dreambox 7020Si, 1m Orbital Dish, Triax Quad 0.2dB lnb, Technomate SG2200 Motor. Dreambox 600PVR & Technomate TM9100 Super I'm a Sat mod I know knob all about cable. Please don't PM me to ask about cable Keys

24-08-07, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,632 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... I used to get 16E on a 60cm in Brighton, but only just. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W


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27-08-07, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
chavslav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... thanks for replies people, heavy bank holiday weekend hence the late reply. jim if i tilt the dish/change elevation, will i not track the other satellites on the arc?

27-08-07, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... I am suggesting a teeny weeny bit. It might even improve the other sats. __________________ 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 Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

27-08-07, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
chavslav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... should i tilt dish at the 16 east position or drive it back to sirius 5 east or 5 west and tilt there. don't have 1 west as obstruction..

27-08-07, 09:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,772 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... Just move it a fraction on 16E. That is the one you are trying to improve. If you find you get an improvement tighten the bolts and check the other sats are ok. __________________ 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 Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

27-08-07, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
chavslav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 16 east in south east what size dish are you getting it on... ok cheers mate, bit dark now so will have a go tomorrow..