Well, I did it..

[Rick in MD]

I order a setup from Sadoun's yesterday.. Looking forward to Wednesday/Thursday, that's assuming the snow don't hold things up to many days.

Got the compass already, just awaiting the parts..

M1 system (ULTRA,SM3D12,DISH,FSKUv)
90U dish upgrade with system purchase
SF95 satellite signal meter upgrade with satellite system purchase
FSKU-2v LNBF upgrade with system purchase
DKIT96 Free RCA Install Kit with a complete system purchase
SSM24 2 by 4 multiswitch

 

[PSB]

Very nice system, not a lot of folks here have that motor so it will be nice to have a comparison. Congratulations, now its just the waiting...... : )

 

[Rick in MD]

Thanks

I can't wait. Several years ago I wanted to do this, but was afraid, but the cost to setup just for my wife, not much cheaper, plus I get the added advantage of FTA...

Rick

 

[Rick in MD]

Well, Now that I am waiting, I have gone to this site to determine my Lat/Long. , also have my declination change from magnetic (11 deg, 42')

NOAA

WAHOO, ready to go.. Just need the dish. :shocked

 

[ken2400]

There are programs that list the sat locations for your zip. satlocater is one of them. If you post your zip, or one near it, someone might post a list for it?

Well, Now that I am waiting, I have gone to this site to determine my Lat/Long. , also have my declination change from magnetic (11 deg, 42')

NOAA

WAHOO, ready to go.. Just need the dish. :shocked

 

[Rick in MD]

There are programs that list the sat locations for your zip. satlocater is one of them. If you post your zip, or one near it, someone might post a list for it?

Well, Zipcode is 21921.. Elkton, MD If anyone would like to assist, I would truly appreciate it.

Thanks.. One day and counting... Hopefully package arrives in the AM..

Rick

 

[PSB]

Elkton, MD 21921
Latitude 39° 37.584'N Longitude 75° 50.748'W

Sat Name Sat Lng Az(t) Az(m) El Skew
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*** All Satellites 61W - 160W ***

EchoStar 3 61.5W 158.1 170.4 41.8 -16.7
Rainbow 1 61.5W 158.1 170.4 41.8 -16.7
Brasilsat A2 (incl. 5.8 deg) 63.0W 160.3 172.6 42.2 -15.0
Brasilsat B2 65.0W 163.3 175.5 42.8 -12.8
Brasilsat B1 70.0W 170.9 183.1 43.7 -7.0
Nahuel 1 71.8W 173.7 185.9 43.9 -4.9
AMC 6 72.0W 174.0 186.3 44.0 -4.6
Galaxy 12 74.0W 177.1 189.4 44.1 -2.2
SBS 6 74.0W 177.1 189.4 44.1 -2.2
GOES 12 75.0W 178.7 190.9 44.1 -1.0
AMC 5 79.0W 184.9 197.2 44.0 3.8
DirecTV 3 81.8W 189.3 201.6 43.7 7.1
Nimiq 2 82.0W 189.6 201.9 43.7 7.4
Brasilsat B3 84.0W 192.7 204.9 43.4 9.7
XM Roll 85.0W 194.2 206.4 43.2 10.9
AMC 9 85.0W 194.2 206.4 43.2 10.9
AMC 3 87.0W 197.2 209.4 42.7 13.1
Galaxy 9 91.0W 203.0 215.3 41.5 17.5
Galaxy 11 91.0W 203.0 215.3 41.5 17.5
Nimiq 1 91.0W 203.0 215.3 41.5 17.5
Brasilsat B4 92.0W 204.4 216.7 41.2 18.6
Telstar 6 93.0W 205.8 218.1 40.8 19.6
Galaxy 8I (incl. 1.0 deg) 95.0W 208.6 220.8 40.0 21.6
Galaxy 3C 95.0W 208.6 220.8 40.0 21.6
Telstar 5 97.0W 211.2 223.5 39.2 23.5
Inmarsat 2 f2 (incl. 1.7 deg) 98.0W 212.6 224.8 38.7 24.5
Galaxy 4R 99.0W 213.8 226.1 38.3 25.4
DirecTV 2 100.8W 216.1 228.4 37.4 27.0
DirecTV 1R 100.8W 216.1 228.4 37.4 27.0
AMC 4 101.0W 216.4 228.6 37.3 27.2
DirecTV 1 101.0W 216.4 228.6 37.3 27.2
AMSC 1 101.1W 216.5 228.8 37.2 27.3
DirecTV 4S 101.2W 216.6 228.9 37.2 27.3
AMC 1 103.0W 218.8 231.1 36.3 28.9
Solidaridad 1 (incl. 2.8 deg) 103.5W 219.4 231.7 36.0 29.3
AMC 2 105.0W 221.2 233.4 35.2 30.5
G-Star 3 (incl. 11.5 deg) 105.0W 221.2 233.4 35.2 30.5
G-Star 1 (incl. 6.0 deg) 105.0W 221.2 233.4 35.2 30.5
MSAT 1 106.5W 222.9 235.2 34.3 31.6
Anik F1 107.3W 223.8 236.1 33.9 32.2
Anik E1 109.2W 225.9 238.2 32.7 33.6
DirecTV 6 109.8W 226.6 238.8 32.4 34.0
EchoStar 6 110.0W 226.8 239.0 32.2 34.1
EchoStar 8 110.0W 226.8 239.0 32.2 34.1
Anik E2R 111.1W 227.9 240.2 31.6 34.9
Solidaridad 2 113.0W 229.9 242.2 30.4 36.1
Morelos 2 (incl. 4.4 deg) 114.9W 231.8 244.1 29.1 37.3
XM Rock 115.0W 231.9 244.2 29.1 37.3
SatMex 5 116.8W 233.7 246.0 27.9 38.4
Anik E2 118.7W 235.5 247.8 26.6 39.4
DirecTV 5 119.0W 235.8 248.0 26.4 39.6
EchoStar 7 119.0W 235.8 248.0 26.4 39.6
EchoStar 5 119.0W 235.8 248.0 26.4 39.6
EchoStar 9/Telstar 13 121.0W 237.6 249.9 25.0 40.6
Galaxy 10R 123.0W 239.4 251.7 23.6 41.5
Galaxy 5 125.0W 241.1 253.4 22.2 42.4
Galaxy 12 125.0W 241.1 253.4 22.2 42.4
Galaxy 13 127.0W 242.8 255.1 20.8 43.2
Telstar 7 129.0W 244.5 256.7 19.3 44.0
Satcom C3 131.0W 246.1 258.3 17.8 44.7
Galaxy 1R 133.0W 247.6 259.9 16.3 45.4
Satcom C4 135.0W 249.1 261.4 14.9 46.0
GOES 10 135.5W 249.5 261.8 14.5 46.2
AMC 7 137.0W 250.6 262.9 13.4 46.6
AMC 8 139.0W 252.1 264.4 11.8 47.1
Inmarsat 2 f3 (incl. 1.9 deg) 142.0W 254.3 266.5 9.6 47.8
EchoStar 1 148.0W 258.4 270.7 5.0 49.0
EchoStar 2 148.0W 258.4 270.7 5.0 49.0
TDRS 9 (incl. 7.4 deg) 151.0W 260.4 272.7 2.7 49.4
TDRS 10 (incl. 6.2 deg) 151.0W 260.4 272.7 2.7 49.4
EchoStar 4 157.0W 264.3 276.6 -1.9 50.0

Here you go Rick! Take your time and enjoy the setup, an extra 5 minutes spent making sure the pole/mast is exactly plumb can save you 50 minutes later on! Also take into account the weight of the dish and motor as its enough to pull you off, even if it takes a few times up and down with the dish its worth it, have FUN!

 

[rjc3895]

Well, Zipcode is 21921.. Elkton, MD If anyone would like to assist, I would truly appreciate it

Rick,
Send me a private message. I might be able to help. I live just south of you in Aberdeen. Welcome!

 

[Rick in MD]

Thanks PSB and rjc3895, I appreciate the help, and will take my time to ensure everything is plumb, taking into account the dish, any tips on checking the plumb, any tools that can help.. I have a few levels, laser and a few water ones...

 

[ken2400]

Forgot one thing. A signal meter will help get the dish close to where it should be pointed. They are like under $20 on E-bay. When moving the dish I also bring a receiver and tv out to the dish to get the best quality. Digital signals take more time than analog ones when it comes to pointing.

Good luck!

There are programs that list the sat locations for your zip. satlocater is one of them. If you post your zip, or one near it, someone might post a list for it?

 

[Rick in MD]

Forgot one thing. A signal meter will help get the dish close to where it should be pointed. They are like under $20 on E-bay. When moving the dish I also bring a receiver and tv out to the dish to get the best quality. Digital signals take more time than analog ones when it comes to pointing.

Good luck!

Thanks, Already got that covered as well, the SF95 from Sadoun is also in the Box.. FedEx, says it is in the truck for delivery, hopefully they get here before I have to leave for work..

 

[Rick in MD]

Wahoo.. Got the stuff today.. Setup the dish, motor, and tested it with the receiver to see if everything moves and is recognized. Will be mounting it over the weekend.. It is going to be a long couple of days... Thanks everyone for all my early questions, hopefully everything goes smoothly with the mounting portion.

Rick