Hi Guys newbie here! Help findding if i have the right sat?

[Tony-d]

Hi Guys newbie here!

I am just now setting up my Ku dish and in preparation for adding my motor drive I am searching for my south most satellite. Witch I believe to be 83w KU AMC 9. I think I have it but I am not sure I am getting 6 channels 1 NYS MEDIA SVC CTR (color test pattern with a clock in lower left) 2 DSNG SPRINTER

3 KPRC Nustar 4 WWE Enc 9 scrambled 5 WWE Enc 10 scrambled and 6 Sane as channel 1

From time to time I have seen NBC news teams back feeding reports. I have searched the internet but have not been able to confirm that this is indeed AMC 9.

Like I said I am new at this.

Thanks

 

[FaT Air]

Yep, you're on 83W

 

[Lak7]

1 NYS MEDIA SVC CTR (color test pattern with a clock in lower left)

Looks like you got it.
12155 V 3978

Keep in mind when setting up a motor that your "southern most satellite" is just a starting point - unless you happen to live exactly in line with that satellite.
Dishpointer.com can be a great help.

 

[Tony-d]

Not sure what that means, (i'm New.) As soon as one of my buddies shows up i will a jest the dish and lnb for max signal. and write down the numbers!
Thanks

 

[KE4EST]

Welcome to SatelliteGuys Tony-d !!!!!
Like others have said, yes you are on the right bird.
Feel free to post any question, we love to help out!!

 

[FTA4PA]

Welcome Tony-d!

 

[Tony-d]

Thanks !
Are you a ham also?
KJ4WXH
Tony
73!

 

[Tony-d]

Thank you very much!
Tony

 

[KE4EST]

Thanks !
Are you a ham also?
KJ4WXH
Tony
73!

Yes, been an Extra for 23 years(back when I had to copy 20WPM code ).

 

[Tony-d]

I am very bad at code, i have T down, I am now working hard on E!
Thanks again!

 

[Titanium]

Tony-d, Welcome to SatelliteGuys! A great forum to research, learn, ask questions and share.

Sounds like you're taming that A3 quite well!

 

[Tony-d]

No Sir,
It has me but it is grate fun!
Thank you for pointing me here,
I found this on C.L. the guy is calling me at 6:00
what do you think

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/ele/5006128037.html

Thanks
Tony

 

[migold]

Great Dish!!! Welcome to Sat-Guys!!

 

[Tony-d]

Thank you!

 

[Titanium]

Good luck on getting the dish. It is a great deal, especially if the seller is willing to help load! I would see if it could be hauled assembled if you can drive a short distance to your home during low traffic. Probably should upgrade the smallish18" actuator to a more appropriate 24 or 36" up the road, but looks solid and in good condition.

 

[Tony-d]

Well thank you very much. I think i can just place it on a landscape trailer, not a long ride.
I see if i can get it and put it up in the fall when it cools down, and up grade at that time. I want to learn my ku system first.
But I do not wish to pass on a good deal.
Thanks again!
Tony

 

[Titanium]

Here is a 10' in the back of my 10' trailer. Used the trailer side rails to support to not to tweek the reflector. Many members have also hauled flat with a bit of overhang...

If the seller still has everything connected, park the satellite on a specific satellite before disconnecting and take note of what satellite was selected. Since the dish will be hauled a short distance, the elevation/declination angle settings should not need to be changed. Just in case bolts are loosened, mark the elevation and declination angles on the mount with chalk or a Sharpe. If the motor needs to be removed for transport, mark where the actuator tube is clamped. These simple steps will help get the dish installed, aimed and simplify the transplant.

 

[Tony-d]

Thank you for the pics and info, i do know that he has cut the cables and has no knowledge of how it worked so what the heck. It just adds to the fun.
i'll take a ride out there sat and see what i can do.
Thanks