I think you just subtract the carrier level from the noise next to it. You subtract because everything is in dB(m)
I think you mean subtract the noise from the carrier level ? That would make sense.
I also was not accounting for the ~3 dB loss in EIRP for c-band G16 and G3 from here to the west coast (I think that's where they are). Also, I have been told that they are probably 4.5 m (14.6') dishes. I think the 3 dB EIRP difference was made up for by assuming ~3 dB less antenna size (10' instead of 14.6'). Compensating errors .
I think I've starting polishing an anvil, but I am getting a feel for what I will likely be able to lock on my dish vs. what the satsignature.us plots are showing.
Edit: Chated with satsignature.us "John" and he says the G16 and G3 dishes are 4.5 m and are in L.A., CA. All their dishes are at least 4.5 m and they have some in Phoenix, AZ also.
Thanks guys,
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