[QUOTE=polgyver;2754590]
Quote Originally Posted by AcWxRadar View Post
This is a very simple tool to use. If you wish to use the string and shadow alignment procedure, this calculator will pinpoint the precise time to apply it.

The string and shadow alignment could be done, regarding the azimuth only, all year round. In fact, during winter months, when the Sun is low, and the shadow of the LNB is visible on the dish, the string is not needed, providing that the LNB shadow could be located at the axis of symmetry of the dish. The string is needed only for spring - summer - fall seasons. My title of this post is imprecise, promising "pointing dish", but not dealing with elevation. I should have included the words, "azimuth only" and I would ask the moderator to correct it, if possible. Regards, polgyver
Polgyver,

I should have clarified (worded) my statement about the string shadow better. The intent was that it would be a most opportune time to conduct the alignment because you have several benefits working for you. The sun is aligned with the satellite, of course, which makes it a good time to use the shadows. But, you also get the opportunity to judge the LOS interference from trees and such.

I didn't mean to infer that the sun's alignment for the shadow method to line up the azimuth angle of the dish would only be applicable during the two solar alignments (spring and fall). It was merely that it would be a handy time to to work with that while you're also checking for LOS obstructions.

RADAR