RV setup confusion

[ctphoto]

I set up in the same location this week as two weeks ago and can not get any signal. The receiver is saying Alz 244, Elv 26, and Skew of 125 - but a few web based calculators I used said Alz 249.3, Elv 23.8, and Skew 38. I even read several websites that said to leave Skew on 0, no need to adjust. I am confused. Here is my equipment list, Vip211k and Dish 1000.2 on tripod.

 

[dfergie]

What skew did you previously use? you have entered the nearest zip code to where you are at right?

 

[ctphoto]

I was using 125 and got a signal, now I am not getting anything at all. My zip code at that location is 12495 if that helps. Is what the receiver says trump online calculators?

 

[dfergie]

Try 125 they very slowly adjust both ways... if you have a smart phone you might looking getting the dishpointer app, we have a forum DishPointer.COM Official Support Forum

 

[MattG@DISH]

The receivers do NOT have the software to give proper angles for any of the 1000.X dishes. These are the angles I got from Satellite Finder / Dish Pointing Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com

I believe the skew is normally 0 only when the dish is looking at 1 satellite

Elevation: 23.9°
Azimuth (true): 235.9°
Azimuth (magn.): 249.3°
Dish Skew [?]: 127.9°

 

[ctphoto]

Any idea why some of the web online calculators say 38???

 

[MattG@DISH]

What site were you using?

 

[ctphoto]

This is one of them. Satellite Look Angles Satellite Heading Calculator Azimuth Elevation Skew Tilt LNBF Latitude and Longitude values

 

[MattG@DISH]

It sounds like the angles are correct on that site too, but the skew is measured differently. From the site you gave me I got:

Elevation: 23.9°
Azimuth (true): 235.9°
Azimuth (mag.): 249.3° using Compass
Dish Skew: 52.1°

180 minus the 52.1 would put you at the angle I got from dishpointer.com.


Motor Latitude: 42.1°
Declination Angle: 6.5°
Dish Elevation: °
Elevation: 23.9°
Azimuth (true): 235.9°
Azimuth (magn.): 249.3°
Dish Skew [?]: 127.9°

When standing behind the dish, rotate the dish in the indicated direction.

 

[ctphoto]

OK, well I guess I will just try a few settings and see what happens. It is one of those things, I am on vacation when there (hence the RV setup) so I am not suppose to have to work

 

[dfergie]

I've spent hours(seemed like) camping trying do find signal, other times set up and the signal is booming...

 

[MattG@DISH]

I want to make sure you know that when you are selecting the satellite from the drop-down box on the dishpointer sites, make sure you are selecting the MULTI-LNB 1000.2 (119/110/129). If you are only selecting the 119 orbital, you are not getting the correct angles (which is why it shows 0 skew).

 

[ctphoto]

I never even noticed that choice much lower down the list, yep -there it is. Many thanks Speedy!!

 

[MattG@DISH]

I never even noticed that choice much lower down the list, yep -there it is. Many thanks Speedy!!

You're very welcome, please let us know how things go, good or bad

 

[ctphoto]

I am not going back for another two weeks, I will inform results.

 

[MattG@DISH]

I am not going back for another two weeks, I will inform results.

Good luck!