72 satellite signal strength

[brownover]

My signal strength on the 72 satellite is 30 to 40 while the strength of the 61.5 is 50 to 60. Is the 72 that much weaker or do I need a dish tweak? Thanks.

 

[Ypsiguy]

Nimiq5 (72.7W) is definitely the weaker of the two. In Michigan, I have a 1 meter dish pointing at it. That said, in NC you should be seeing a better signal than 30-40. Should be up around 50, from my experience. You may need a dish tweak.

 

[brownover]

Nimiq5 (72.7W) is definitely the weaker of the two. In Michigan, I have a 1 meter dish pointing at it. That said, in NC you should be seeing a better signal than 30-40. Should be up around 50, from my experience. You may need a dish tweak.

Thanks Ypsiguy!

 

[NYDutch]

As a comparison, I'm currently in upstate NY using a portable tripod mounted dish that I didn't spend a lot of time dialing in. I'm seeing a 53 on 72 TP21.

 

[Ypsiguy]

Thanks Ypsiguy!

No problem. I should add I usually see around 50 for most transponders on Nimiq5 on my "official" Dish HD system. That is the dual LNBF system that was installed by Dish for 61.5/72.7W.

I usually see signal from Nimiq5 in the high 50's and low to mid 60's on the dual dish system I personally installed.

 

[brownover]

As a comparison, I'm currently in upstate NY using a portable tripod mounted dish that I didn't spend a lot of time dialing in. I'm seeing a 53 on 72 TP21.

I live in eastern NC so the 72 satellite is almost straight above me. Thanks for your input. Atweaking I will go!

 

[brownover]

No problem. I should add I usually see around 50 for most transponders on Nimiq5 on my "official" Dish HD system. That is the dual LNBF system that was installed by Dish for 61.5/72.7W.

I usually see signal from Nimiq5 in the high 50's and low to mid 60's on the dual dish system I personally installed.

Atweaking I will go!

 

[NYDutch]

I live in eastern NC so the 72 satellite is almost straight above me. Thanks for your input. Atweaking I will go!

Yep, tweaking does seem to be in order... The 72 sat is still over the equator though, so not quite straight above you. More like a ~48 degree elevation.

 

[brownover]

Yep, tweaking does seem to be in order... The 72 sat is still over the equator though, so not quite straight above you. More like a ~48 degree elevation.

Yes , you are right. And I think elevation is my problem. Just a little off.

 

[brownover]

Yep, tweaking does seem to be in order... The 72 sat is still over the equator though, so not quite straight above you. More like a ~48 degree elevation.

Actually what I meant was compared to NY it is almost over me. Again, thank you.

 

[brownover]

Actually what I meant was compared to NY it is almost over me. Again, thank you.

Tweaking did not help. Adjusted azimuth, elevation, skew and checked for level. Everything like it is supposed to be. It is an old dish 1000, could the size be causing the weak 72 signal?

 

[HipKat]

Tweaking did not help. Adjusted azimuth, elevation, skew and checked for level. Everything like it is supposed to be. It is an old dish 1000, could the size be causing the weak 72 signal?

Can you take a picture of the backing structure?

 

[Henry Sanchez]

The most recently info says that Echostar 23 will replace existing Nimiq 5 (72.7W). Echostar 23 will be @ 72.6W in one month or two maybe.
Does anybody knows more info regarding this change?


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[Ypsiguy]

Make sure the LNBF is ok. The seal on mine for Echostar 16 started to leak and water was inside. I replaced it with a new one and I am now getting signal levels of 82 on transponder one, the hottest one on Echo16.

 

[Tribbs]

For someone incapable of tweeking my own dish, will DISH come out to tweek it for me?

 

[DISH Support]

For someone incapable of tweeking my own dish, will DISH come out to tweek it for me?

Hello Tribbs. If you are having a signal issue that requires any of the outside equipment to be tweaked or replaced, we would definitely be able to have someone out there to take a look. If you would like to get this addressed immediately, I would recommend reaching out to our Chat Team here: Direct Chat - Caleb S

 

[brownover]

Can you take a picture of the backing structure?

Thanks HipKat, I got Dish to send a tech out.