Settings Doing My Head in

[popsad]

Ok i'm and old guy that needs some help had no problems with the fixed dish but i decided to fit a motorised unit and a double lnb.

Motor unit is Rotor sat HH90
Box is Fortec Star Sigma Omega 2 from Maplins

Problem is where I live we ain't even on the map, I live on the west coast of Scotland in Irvine,Bourtreehill, my home is not on the map so using most setting tools on the net give me a problem.

I have managed to get the unit set to astra at 28.2 I can also get astra 19 and hotbird but i have the feeling that the settings are out i could do with some help on this or if anybody lives in this area all help and advice would be much appreciated.

[kerrywez]

Hi popsad,
You could try this link and see what it can do for you, I found it very good. Here is the link>>>>>>>>>>>>> _http://www.satsig.net/maps/lat-long-finder.htm

The link is not live because we don't allow them on here, but you can figure what to do to get it to work, I am sure.

You just need to click on the map and keep doing it till you are down to your exact location then enter the coordinates into your box.

Sorry for taking a it of time, but I only have a very slow dial up and it took me some time to get to your location. Anyway, after a long voyage, I have found you, there are two Bourtreehills on the map, so I have the cordinates for the middle of the two, it will do you for all the difference there would be. I would encourage you to look at the site yourself anyway, as you can find your exact house, but the following is the data for the present.

Latitude = 55.6209, Longitude = -4.6383
Lat = 55 degrees, 37.3 minutes North
Long = 4 degrees, 38.3 minutes West

If you want to point a satellite TV dish at Satellite= 5 West orbit longitude
Dish elevation= 26.6, Azimuth= 185.8 (magnetic compass), Polarisation= 0.2

(Optional) Pointing angles to satellite orbit longitude 5W

I have the data for 5 degrees west as that will be the best sat for you to set your dish up on.

Very best regards Wez

[kerrywez]

popsad I have sent you a private message, check it by clicking on the link at the top right of the page.

Very best regards Wez

[Robbo]

All you need to find out is your latitude and longitude.

Then follow this guide:-

How to install a DiSEqC motor the right way

and this one, it has pictures:-

Installing A Motor With Photos


Golden rule- Get the pole 100% vertical.


If you need clarification or get stuck, give us a shout.

Robbo

[popsad]

Thanks robbo71
I found this to be the best and have finally found my settings using the lat/long after.Entering the settings i had and some final adjustments to it, i now have the correct setting for me.

Winds getting stronger today so will wait till it gets better do go through the installation again.
Many thanks