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daftdad2003 · 08-01-08, 08:16 PM

hi people, just bought myself a motorised dish system n i cannot get it to register on other sattelites, where am i going wrong? my mate came on this board forme last night n he read something about setting off on the wrong satellite, I think ive set to astra 28.2 but i wont find any othres when it moves n i cant get all the channels, do ya think its set to the wrong satellite starting point? is it worth me just getting someone out to sort it do ya think?

Mickha · 08-01-08, 08:34 PM

Hi daftdad2003,
welcome to the forum.
We are going to need a lot more information regarding your set up, to be able to help.
What receiver are you using?
What type of motor, and size of dish are you using?
What is your general location?
What system are you using to position your dish?
How did you set up your dish?
Have you read any set up guides, or followed any instructions?
Have you got your dish positioned to give you a clear line of sight to the satellites you're trying to receive?

daftdad2003 · 08-01-08, 08:41 PM

hi mickha,right receiver technomate 1500cl
motor unsure think disceq or something the dish is 1mtr

the dish is south facing ive plumbed up the pole in both elevations as recommended but still struggling, its pre programmed to find the satellites if you get the first one right, i think thats my problem
i live in west yorkshire app 15 miles from leeds

daftdad2003 · 08-01-08, 08:45 PM

i think i have astra 28.2 but my mate read that i may have set it to the other astra satellite but set my box to 28.2

Mickha · 08-01-08, 11:08 PM

Hi daftdad2003,
have a look through the guides:
http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/satellite-faqs.html
If you are using Disecq, then download and read BGonaSTICK's guide, it should solve all your problems, at least for setting up your new dish.
Then, if you haven't already, you can patch your receiver and start reaping the benefits of your hard work.

kerrywez · 09-01-08, 07:42 PM

Hi all and a very happy new year to you. I think that someone should have mentioned that you should set your dish up on Thor at 1 degree West. If you don't do this you will never get a good reception on all sats.

Best regards Wez

08-01-08, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
daftdad2003 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	motorised dishes help please ??? hi people, just bought myself a motorised dish system n i cannot get it to register on other sattelites, where am i going wrong? my mate came on this board forme last night n he read something about setting off on the wrong satellite, I think ive set to astra 28.2 but i wont find any othres when it moves n i cant get all the channels, do ya think its set to the wrong satellite starting point? is it worth me just getting someone out to sort it do ya think?

08-01-08, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 2 Thanked 95 Times in 86 Posts	Re: motorised dishes help please ??? Hi daftdad2003, welcome to the forum. We are going to need a lot more information regarding your set up, to be able to help. What receiver are you using? What type of motor, and size of dish are you using? What is your general location? What system are you using to position your dish? How did you set up your dish? Have you read any set up guides, or followed any instructions? Have you got your dish positioned to give you a clear line of sight to the satellites you're trying to receive?

08-01-08, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
daftdad2003 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: motorised dishes help please ??? hi mickha,right receiver technomate 1500cl motor unsure think disceq or something the dish is 1mtr the dish is south facing ive plumbed up the pole in both elevations as recommended but still struggling, its pre programmed to find the satellites if you get the first one right, i think thats my problem i live in west yorkshire app 15 miles from leeds

08-01-08, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
daftdad2003 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: motorised dishes help please ??? i think i have astra 28.2 but my mate read that i may have set it to the other astra satellite but set my box to 28.2

08-01-08, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 2 Thanked 95 Times in 86 Posts	Re: motorised dishes help please ??? Hi daftdad2003, have a look through the guides: http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/satellite-faqs.html If you are using Disecq, then download and read BGonaSTICK's guide, it should solve all your problems, at least for setting up your new dish. Then, if you haven't already, you can patch your receiver and start reaping the benefits of your hard work.


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09-01-08, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
kerrywez Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,309 Thanks: 240 Thanked 129 Times in 125 Posts	Re: motorised dishes help please ??? Hi all and a very happy new year to you. I think that someone should have mentioned that you should set your dish up on Thor at 1 degree West. If you don't do this you will never get a good reception on all sats. Best regards Wez

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