Tree Trimming ??

[JFOK]

Hi all,

Over the past winter, two trees in my yard have grown high enough to affect the signal I get from 101w, 103w and 105w.
I've had several tree companies come out to give estimates which range from $300 to $500… just to do some trimming at the top.
As much as I like this hobby, I'm wondering if it's worth the expense. Our hobby is sadly fading away and to cough up this amount of money just to trim two trees has really got me in a dilemma. I can't move the dish as its in the best possible location now. Also these three satellites aren't really gangbusters when it comes to content.
Got to think this one over.

John

 

[arlo]

00 buckshot

 

[JFOK]

00 buckshot

Arlo,

Can't do that, I'm in a residential area.

John

 

[cyberham]

Timber!!

 

[Ronnie-]

Honestly, that is a good quote for trimming, especially if its at the top of the tree.

 

[JFOK]

Honestly, that is a good quote for trimming, especially if its at the top of the tree.

Ronnie,

Now being retired, every penny counts and whose to say these satellites will have desirable "money's worth" content in the future ?
Gotta really ponder this.

John

 

[Ronnie-]

Ronnie,

Now being retired, every penny counts and whose to say these satellites will have desirable "money's worth" content in the future ?
Gotta really ponder this.

John

I completely understand that thought process.

 

[primestar31]

Ronnie,

Now being retired, every penny counts and whose to say these satellites will have desirable "money's worth" content in the future ?
Gotta really ponder this.

John

Extend your satellite pole length, and raise the dish high enough to clear the line of sight better. Just get a longer pole with an inside diameter the size of the present poles OUTSIDE diameter, and slip it over. Then drill through both of them in at least 3 spots crosswise, and bolt them together. At the top, you can insert a piece of pole the smaller size needed for your polar mount.

I've done this multiple times, and it can work fine.