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OK. This is the first of what promises to be many questions regarding the install of my new system. (It hasn't arrived yet. Just getting a head start.)
It is a motorized system. So, I assume I start by hitting my true south bird, and go from there. Correct?
My longitude is 121.885. So, do I try and get a lock on E9@121 or G10@123. It seems that E9 is closer to my longitude. But, there is only one open channel. G10 is seems to be the most popular sat, and one I'll probably be spending the most time watching.
Also, I would think that using a weaker sat might be advantagious, as I would have to really be precise, and thus ensure accuracy throughout the motor's arc. Should I choose a weak transponder on G10, if any? Can I choose a weak transponder on E9, even if the channels are scrambled?
What do you guys suggest?
It is a motorized system. So, I assume I start by hitting my true south bird, and go from there. Correct?
My longitude is 121.885. So, do I try and get a lock on E9@121 or G10@123. It seems that E9 is closer to my longitude. But, there is only one open channel. G10 is seems to be the most popular sat, and one I'll probably be spending the most time watching.
Also, I would think that using a weaker sat might be advantagious, as I would have to really be precise, and thus ensure accuracy throughout the motor's arc. Should I choose a weak transponder on G10, if any? Can I choose a weak transponder on E9, even if the channels are scrambled?
What do you guys suggest?
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Magnetic Declination – True, with a Compass
GP,
As I wrote in my PM to you, I apologize for the incorrect Link to TopoZone, the correct one is
http://www.topozone.com/
I had not checked the Link in a while, and find that you need to type in your City and select the State, then it will direct you to the proper Map, where you can read your Magnetic Declination (MD) at the bottom right area of the page. It appears in a little Avatar they use for showing the Declination between True, Magnetic and Grid. You (or others) might click on the Avatar, and read the information, it's interesting.
Example:
If you type in Houston, then select "TX", then click on "Place" which is over "Houston". You will see a MD of –4.062°, I offer this, just so you'll know you're headed in the right direction, and able to identify the Avatar/MD I'm referring to.
With proper penance for my error, I looked up the information for you, and find that YOUR location at San Jose, CA. has a MD of (minus) –14.953°. I selected the link for Santa Clara, since it was nearer your Wlong. You can move the Map with the arrows to your exact location, but, that would only change the Wlong less that 0.1°. Not an appreciable amount. The Link you gave for the Microsoft Map, seemed a little more complicated to get, but, that's your choice.
IF you have an adjustable Declination Ring on your Magnetic Compass, you should set the Pointer/Arrow to the above (San Jose degrees), on the Right side of North. This will provide you with a "minus" reading, when reading the Compass.
You should then set the outer ring on the Compass, where the 180° mark is aligned with the linear axis/line of the Compass frame. Then when placing the Cursor in the center of the "Arrow" (North), it will "mechanically" point you to the True Azimuth of North.
Then you can look straight from South end of the Compass toward North, having the Dish in front of you, and move the Motor/Dish assembly left or right, setting it where the center of your LNB, and the center point of your Dish, are in direct line with the axis/line of the Compass. Then just lock your Motor down on the Pedestal. Assuming you have the Motor Shaft "centered", and the Dish centered and tightened on it. At this time, the LNB should be vertically aligned and tightened with no "tilt/skew". The Arc of the Motor Shaft, will compensate for the skew needed, at any given point, when you have the Latitude Elevation set correctly for the Motor.
This should set the "peak/True South" of the Arc of your Motor Shaft, in the right place. Then of course, "electrically" move the motor over to the Azimuth of your nearest Sat, and set the Elevation. I'm sure there may be minor adjustments to both that will be necessary, when getting the Strength and Quality of the Sats at the limits of your FOV. Hopefully you've adjusted the Motor Pedestal to be Plumb.
And IF you're interested, take a look at http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=592999#post592999 Post #6, where you'll see/click on attachment, of an adjustable Pedestal Motor Mount, which may give you an idea for yours. I do have a more detailed drawing, if you're interested. (Jack Bolts are more detailed)
I felt compelled in going into detail in the procedure, and I do NOT presume ignorance on your part! Lots of people read these Posts, and this detail may help someone else, later. Hopefully, clear instructions on setting True South, and the other necessary adjustments, will be included with your new Motor.
All you probably wanted, was just a conformation about your Magnetic Declination.
I admit, I'm gabby, and over think things, according to Iceberg anyway!
GP,
As I wrote in my PM to you, I apologize for the incorrect Link to TopoZone, the correct one is
http://www.topozone.com/
I had not checked the Link in a while, and find that you need to type in your City and select the State, then it will direct you to the proper Map, where you can read your Magnetic Declination (MD) at the bottom right area of the page. It appears in a little Avatar they use for showing the Declination between True, Magnetic and Grid. You (or others) might click on the Avatar, and read the information, it's interesting.
Example:
If you type in Houston, then select "TX", then click on "Place" which is over "Houston". You will see a MD of –4.062°, I offer this, just so you'll know you're headed in the right direction, and able to identify the Avatar/MD I'm referring to.
With proper penance for my error, I looked up the information for you, and find that YOUR location at San Jose, CA. has a MD of (minus) –14.953°. I selected the link for Santa Clara, since it was nearer your Wlong. You can move the Map with the arrows to your exact location, but, that would only change the Wlong less that 0.1°. Not an appreciable amount. The Link you gave for the Microsoft Map, seemed a little more complicated to get, but, that's your choice.
IF you have an adjustable Declination Ring on your Magnetic Compass, you should set the Pointer/Arrow to the above (San Jose degrees), on the Right side of North. This will provide you with a "minus" reading, when reading the Compass.
You should then set the outer ring on the Compass, where the 180° mark is aligned with the linear axis/line of the Compass frame. Then when placing the Cursor in the center of the "Arrow" (North), it will "mechanically" point you to the True Azimuth of North.
Then you can look straight from South end of the Compass toward North, having the Dish in front of you, and move the Motor/Dish assembly left or right, setting it where the center of your LNB, and the center point of your Dish, are in direct line with the axis/line of the Compass. Then just lock your Motor down on the Pedestal. Assuming you have the Motor Shaft "centered", and the Dish centered and tightened on it. At this time, the LNB should be vertically aligned and tightened with no "tilt/skew". The Arc of the Motor Shaft, will compensate for the skew needed, at any given point, when you have the Latitude Elevation set correctly for the Motor.
This should set the "peak/True South" of the Arc of your Motor Shaft, in the right place. Then of course, "electrically" move the motor over to the Azimuth of your nearest Sat, and set the Elevation. I'm sure there may be minor adjustments to both that will be necessary, when getting the Strength and Quality of the Sats at the limits of your FOV. Hopefully you've adjusted the Motor Pedestal to be Plumb.
And IF you're interested, take a look at http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=592999#post592999 Post #6, where you'll see/click on attachment, of an adjustable Pedestal Motor Mount, which may give you an idea for yours. I do have a more detailed drawing, if you're interested. (Jack Bolts are more detailed)
I felt compelled in going into detail in the procedure, and I do NOT presume ignorance on your part! Lots of people read these Posts, and this detail may help someone else, later. Hopefully, clear instructions on setting True South, and the other necessary adjustments, will be included with your new Motor.
All you probably wanted, was just a conformation about your Magnetic Declination.
I admit, I'm gabby, and over think things, according to Iceberg anyway!
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Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.
The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.
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Season 2 order already in hand:
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
IS Amiko MIRA 3 any good ???
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
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I'm surprised Walmart hasn't banned this guy from all of their stores. He has been on their CASE the past few months.
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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Can't help but wonder if a worker overlooked checking the harness. I rarely ride a roller coaster anymore but when I do I check the harness myself pretty aggressively.
Can't imagine what the son is going through.
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Can't imagine what the son is going through.
Dad levitated and bled then fell to his death from coaster
Eyewitnesses have shared fresh details of the horrific accident that happened at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.
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Could B&M’s Patent on the “Clamshell” Ride Restraint Design Offer Clues as to What Happened on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia?
Incredibly sad news out of Six Flags Over Georgia as it’s being reported one man was killed after being ejected from Goliath, the B&M hyper coaster. Many news outlets have posted pictures of pe…
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Had no idea there were that many redundancies built into those restraints.Could B&M’s Patent on the “Clamshell” Ride Restraint Design Offer Clues as to What Happened on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia?
Incredibly sad news out of Six Flags Over Georgia as it’s being reported one man was killed after being ejected from Goliath, the B&M hyper coaster. Many news outlets have posted pictures of pe…
It makes sense, however, I would want more types of restraints, so if one doesn't work, the other does ... the restraints coming over the shoulder I would have expected ... with a Seat belt as last resort.
Fwiw, I inquired with what they use on Coasters at Cedar Point, various Coasters, different restraints according to what the car and track requires ...
NONE of the Coasters at CP use THAT particular system
I'm glad to see ...
UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters
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Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
Finally ....UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters
Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
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