Hi all Question about set up

[karlm]

Hi all im looking at getting a Technomate 5400 setup motorized

Im not sure on what size dish to get i want as many channels as possible but not sure if i would want a 100cm dish on my house

Could i get away with anythign a bit smaller without loosing Channels

thanks all

karl

[Robbo]

It depends where you are.

There are some satellites that you wont get if you have a 1m or an 80cm dish in some locations, in others a 1m will do it.

16E requires a slightly larger dish depending on loaction.

[karlm]

Hi all im in Dorset if that helps a place calles sturminster newton

I dont have a clue how to check it lol

Originally Posted by Robbo

It depends where you are.

There are some satellites that you wont get if you have a 1m or an 80cm dish in some locations, in others a 1m will do it.

16E requires a slightly larger dish depending on loaction.

[Robbo]

Not sure about that way, You might get 7W with a 1m, I would have thought 16E would be OK on a 90cm. Pure guesswork I'm afraid, you might have to suck it and see. You probably wont get either on an 80cm, that goes for 26E too.

They're the main sats that a 1m will give you half a chance, over an 80cm

I would not go less than 80cm, although theres still quite a bit available on a 60cm, you might lose Thor with that though, and you don't want that to happen.

[karlm]

Dunno if this helps this is my location

thanks all

[Robbo]

You could always try a cheapish 80 cm, and upgrade a bit later on to a larger one once you have got used to it.

[karlm]

ok mate thanks alot for your help i must admit its all very confusing lol so much info to take in about it all

What about meeting in the middle and going for a 90 would that get me more?

cheers

Originally Posted by Robbo

You could always try a cheapish 80 cm, and upgrade a bit later on to a larger one once you have got used to it.

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by karlm

ok mate thanks alot for your help i must admit its all very confusing lol so much info to take in about it all

What about meeting in the middle and going for a 90 would that get me more?

cheers

A TD88 would be a fair option, they are said to perform very well. 16e shouldn't be a problem, 26e is on the cards too. Small chance of 7W, maybe the odd stronger vertical transponder.


I know what you mean about 1m dishes. I have done a few of those on fronts of houses,and boy do they look big.

[karlm]

Hiya i just had a thought i live in a Street that is failry crammed so i hope they wont block the satelite i have sky Satelite

will i still be able to get alot of europe channels?

thanks

i can put a picture up if it will help

Originally Posted by Robbo

A TD88 would be a fair option, they are said to perform very well. 16e shouldn't be a problem, 26e is on the cards too. Small chance of 7W, maybe the odd stronger vertical transponder.


I know what you mean about 1m dishes. I have done a few of those on fronts of houses,and boy do they look big.

[Robbo]

Dishpointer.com will help you to decide that. It will show a green line showing where the dish has to point for every satellite, and give you the elevation angle. As long as there is nothing above that, it will be fine, the dish may need to go higher to get over any roofs that are in the way.