BajaNomad

Satellite TV Elevation/Azimuth Lookups

MrBillM - 5-28-2007 at 09:41 AM

Periodically, the question comes up about calculating the look angles for a specific location in Baja. Although there are various sites, here is one I came across recently which is clear and quick:

http://sadoun.com/Sat/Installation/Satellite-Heading-Calcula...

Al G - 5-28-2007 at 09:48 AM

Thanks MrBillM...but which ones are Dish network 119 and 110?

Echostar 6 and Echostar 7

MrBillM - 5-28-2007 at 10:07 AM

When you click on the satellite, the box below will give its position.

Dave - 5-28-2007 at 10:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Al G
Thanks MrBillM...but which ones are Dish network 119 and 110?


When calculating for both use azimuth for the 110 and tweak.

Tweaking

MrBillM - 5-28-2007 at 01:36 PM

With a Twin, I usually split the difference between the two and tweak from there. With separate LNBs, I connect only one, peak the signal and adjust if necessary. It usually isn't.

Don't forget that the Azimuth is in Degrees True. Magnetic Declination (Variation) is 11 - 12 Degrees Easterly (subtract from True) in Baja.