Minibud success!

[danristheman]

Did you try 103w?

 

[Andyboy90]

NHK World HD @ 58W should be a very stout signal. It is regular DVB-S with an FEC of 1/2. I remember it being one of the easiest to lock due to the insane FEC value and I was seriously considering putting up a stationary 1.2m just for that channel =)

This page has the coordinates:
How To Watch - TV - NHK WORLD - English

i only get about 37dbW at my location but due to very low FEC i might be able to pull it off. I will try when get a chance

 

[Andyboy90]

Did you try 103w?

I tried but wasnt able to get anything. i will be trying again and would you or anybody else help me with the strongest TP on this bird

 

[danristheman]

On 103w PBS was a strong one and Ion transponder was strong too. Aim for PBS.

 

[KE4EST]

You need to get you a conical scalar. It will help with your mini bud.

 

[norman881]

based on the maps at satbeams.com, I would expect that you would have some good signal on 115W and on 105W, and maybe even on 139W.

105W has some radio transponders in DVB-S that might be easy to get
139W has the Alaska Mux in DVB-S, worth a try

Here in eastern Washington I have a 20+ point (94 to 70) drop in signal level after 139 W switched to spot beam.

 

[Andyboy90]

You need to get you a conical scalar. It will help with your mini bud.

Already got one without the scalar half of the TPs disappear

 

[Andyboy90]

I tried 58W today on my minibud and was successfully able to lock onto 4160H tp. Watching NHK japan right now

 

[VictoriaFTA]

I tried 58W today on my minibud and was successfully able to lock onto 4160H tp. Watching NHK japan right now

Glad to hear it!

If you want another idea, try Dancing with the Stars @ 97W every Monday afternoon-evening. Very strong signal here, and it's only DVB-S with a FEC of 3/4. I've had success receiving this on a 1.2m in the past.
4160 V 32362

It'll be up for another 4 hours