finding sats

[johnny_baker]

seamsd like the only sat that i have been able to find so far is 97.w other than that i can't find a single one, isn't this odd????any help please

 

[PSB]

If it was easy EVERYONE would have FTA

You can practice by entering the Freq. Polarity and Symbol Rate of a KNOWN live transponder on G3C @ 95 While watching the signal QUALITY move the dish very little to the left from behind the dish. (Azimuth)

Mark the mast with a pen before moving the dish so that you can always re-find 97ºw

Here is a good strong transponder from G3C @ 95w

Dfeq. 11780

Pol. H

SR. 20760

 

[Mr Tony]

yep. The old sharpie works really well. Make a mark so you have a reference point. Also, since you are so far on the east coast the elevation will change for most of the satellites. Some will be minor (like 1/2 a degree or so).

 

[johnny_baker]

thanks guys what is on g3c anyways?? i live in newfoundland canada don't forget, i think that is why i am having so much trouble, plus using a 76cm dish..

 

[PSB]

CCTV is on the above transponder, Its TV news from China!

Great signal and picture quality!


Your location may WELL be the problem!

Check the footprint!

http://www.panamsat.com/global_network/galaxy3c_ku.asp

 

[johnny_baker]

holy sh*t that sat doesn't even hit newfoundland?? i bet i won't het a thing

 

[PSB]

If you are not in the footprint you will not get anything.

I would go through all the satellites of interest on Lyngsat, check the BEAM or footprint and only go for satellites that you have a chance of getting

May be an idea to add your location to your member profile!

Dang old footprints!

 

[Eastcoast]

I am living in the same area and can receive a number of sats from 5West to 119 and can get G10R at 123 but its only 5 Deg and no LOS from my main dish.
Also I have received some satellites that don't show NFLD in the footprint like Amazonas.

 

[johnny_baker]

man what size dish???

 

[PSB]

Also I have received some satellites that don't show NFLD in the footprint like Amazonas.

Amazonas footprint does seem to cover (Or very close) NFLD!

http://www.hispasat.com/media//FlotaSatelites/Amazonas/Coberturas/NABanda_Ku_G.jpg

 

[johnny_baker]

what is Amazonas and what is the degrees of this or these sats???

 

[Eastcoast]

I think Amazonas is 61 West and not sure if the programming is still on there as I havn't watched it for a while,

Dave

 

[Mr Tony]

nothing is on Amazonas for the US/Canada...that TP got seized/turned off/repo'd because the guy was broadcasting an illegal channel (Al manar)

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=74915&page=5&highlight=blackbelt

 

[Eastcoast]

Thanks Ice
I guess I'll have to go back to watching the Doc on IA6.

Dave