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wod · 08-09-07, 10:34 PM

do you have one of them magnetic angle finders to place on the polar mount and set the right elevation on that then look for 1west as on the portable tv if using one set the reciver to bbc world channel

nanochickin · 08-09-07, 11:16 PM

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Which is the strongest signal on 1W so I can tune into that one?

I usually tune into the one with BBC World on it. 11325 H 24500-7/8

Nano

jontydog · 08-09-07, 11:58 PM

Still no joy must be next doors bloody tree even though I have moved the dish about 30 feet nearer the house. 5W 8W 12.5W all fine so far and still going. I can get 1W about 10 feet away from where the dish is now with a 60cm dish on the floor but if I put it there its too close to the house.

jontydog · 10-09-07, 02:03 PM

Can now get 7E 5E 4W (very low signal) 5W 8W 12.5W but that is all nowt east or west of those. I have found a gauge on the top of the mount that goes from 10 to 0 at the moment it is set on about 6 and a half. I have attached a nice piccy can someone tell me what it is?

BGonaSTICK · 10-09-07, 03:24 PM

Almost certainly declination. Which is precisely why you can only get the satellites you can

Look yours up here:

http://www.satellitehelp.co.uk/forum...ic,2992.0.html

jasper · 10-09-07, 03:54 PM

Bgonastick has just beat me to it,that is your declanation (or declination) angle,will have a look at mine when i get home,let you know what its set at.
The 2x19mm lock nuts adjust the elevation,will try and get you that angle as well

jontydog · 10-09-07, 03:56 PM

Cheers both. Just had a look at that .html page and for my longitude it comes up with 53 37 7.552 so does that mean the declination thing should be at 7.552? I have tried adjusting it but haven't got 2 spanners big enough lol. Will have to root around for my mole grips. Will let you know how I get on

BGonaSTICK · 10-09-07, 04:05 PM

If your latitude is 53, then yes, the declination angle is 7.552. Set and forget.

You'll obviously have to go back and retune your elevation to peak reception.

jontydog · 10-09-07, 05:32 PM

Still no joy with 1W. Have moved the stand again about another 6 feet nearer to the house and get a signal about 62% but not picking up any channels

jasper · 10-09-07, 08:05 PM

Hope these photos help a bit!
Photo 1 should show the elevation,which i have as 37 (not very clear on my £1.00 angle finder)
Photo 2 is the elevation adjusting nuts,which i see have been undone on your photo
Photo 3 is my declination setting,which is between 7 and 7.5

And if you ever give up with it just roll it around to my mums,on Abbey Road,Macc,she can bring it over on the roof of her fiesta

08-09-07, 10:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
wod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,002 Thanks: 10 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish do you have one of them magnetic angle finders to place on the polar mount and set the right elevation on that then look for 1west as on the portable tv if using one set the reciver to bbc world channel __________________ 90cm andrews/jaeger 1224 motor,Vantage x221tsci, tms-1500ci+, skystar 2, diablo v2.3 setanta on 60cm minidish

08-09-07, 11:58 PM	#43 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Still no joy must be next doors bloody tree even though I have moved the dish about 30 feet nearer the house. 5W 8W 12.5W all fine so far and still going. I can get 1W about 10 feet away from where the dish is now with a 60cm dish on the floor but if I put it there its too close to the house. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

10-09-07, 02:03 PM	#44 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Can now get 7E 5E 4W (very low signal) 5W 8W 12.5W but that is all nowt east or west of those. I have found a gauge on the top of the mount that goes from 10 to 0 at the moment it is set on about 6 and a half. I have attached a nice piccy can someone tell me what it is? __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

10-09-07, 03:24 PM	#45 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Almost certainly declination. Which is precisely why you can only get the satellites you can Look yours up here: http://www.satellitehelp.co.uk/forum...ic,2992.0.html __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

10-09-07, 03:54 PM	#46 (permalink)
jasper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Bgonastick has just beat me to it,that is your declanation (or declination) angle,will have a look at mine when i get home,let you know what its set at. The 2x19mm lock nuts adjust the elevation,will try and get you that angle as well __________________ Strong 4375; Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra; 1.2m IRTE Dish


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10-09-07, 03:56 PM	#47 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Cheers both. Just had a look at that .html page and for my longitude it comes up with 53 37 7.552 so does that mean the declination thing should be at 7.552? I have tried adjusting it but haven't got 2 spanners big enough lol. Will have to root around for my mole grips. Will let you know how I get on __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

10-09-07, 04:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish If your latitude is 53, then yes, the declination angle is 7.552. Set and forget. You'll obviously have to go back and retune your elevation to peak reception. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

10-09-07, 05:32 PM	#49 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Still no joy with 1W. Have moved the stand again about another 6 feet nearer to the house and get a signal about 62% but not picking up any channels __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

10-09-07, 08:05 PM	#50 (permalink)
jasper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 52 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1.5m IRTE Camo Dish Hope these photos help a bit! Photo 1 should show the elevation,which i have as 37 (not very clear on my £1.00 angle finder) Photo 2 is the elevation adjusting nuts,which i see have been undone on your photo Photo 3 is my declination setting,which is between 7 and 7.5 And if you ever give up with it just roll it around to my mums,on Abbey Road,Macc,she can bring it over on the roof of her fiesta __________________ Strong 4375; Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra; 1.2m IRTE Dish