SAORVEIW AERIAL ALIGNMENT HELP

ubeonek

I wish to align an aerial to Spur Hill as I live in Blackrock , am I correct in my choice of transmitter and can some one give me the co ordinates of same to help locate it. Or is there some site similar to the one to locate a satellite as always thanks

The Cush

Put your address into the coverage checker, it should give you the direction in degrees.

238 deg. SW of Blackpool Blackrock when I check - http://www.saorview.ie/make-the-switch/coverage-checker/coverage-map/

asif2011

The Cush wrote: »

Put your address into the coverage checker, it should give you the direction in degrees.

238 deg. SW of Blackpool when I check - http://www.saorview.ie/make-the-switch/coverage-checker/coverage-map/

When I try that checker it says I should be using Kippure, but when I use the MPEG4Ireland site, it says I should be using Three Rock which is much closer?

Ronnie Raygun

Closer doesn't necessarily mean better coverage at your location, I think I'd go with RTE's recommendation or just aim your aerial for the best signal s & q as both transmitters use the same frequency.

ubeonek

SORRY ABOUT THAT WE CORK PEOPLE FORGET ABOUT DUBLIN ,I LIVE IN BLACKROCK CORK FORTUNATELY HA HA

watty

Isn't Blackpool a hole in the ground? (Near Shops at end of Commons Rd it is).

Depending on EXACT location it could be Mullaghanish or Barracks or Spurhill or Glanmire or even Fermoy if up on hill shielded from Spur Hill and Mullaghanish overlooking shopping centre.

See http://maps.techtir.com/dtt-cork.htm from RTE Brochure.

The Cush

ubeonek wrote: »

SORRY ABOUT THAT WE CORK PEOPLE FORGET ABOUT DUBLIN ,I LIVE IN BLACKROCK CORK FORTUNATELY HA HA

The information I posted above was for Blackpool Blackrock in Cork.

The Cush

asif2011 wrote: »

When I try that checker it says I should be using Kippure, but when I use the MPEG4Ireland site, it says I should be using Three Rock which is much closer?

The RTÉ coverage checker would be the more accurate but even then they do say "Coverage is indicative only. Local environment may cause variations in computer estimated level".

The mpeg4ireland coverage checker was a great tool before RTÉNL launched their own coverage checker. It doesn't include all sites.

rebeve

Point your aerial at spurhill .Works everytime in the Blackrock area .

watty

Blackrock and Blackpool are
1) different shape.
2) Opposite sides of Cork



If in Blackrock , then the aerial points North North West, not 238. I read Cush's and thought Blackpool. But Blackrock is Simpler, though parts might get Crosshaven to South East better.

I don't think mpeg4ireland has been updated in a while, nor have I seen him post lately.

The Cush

watty wrote: »

Blackrock and Blackpool are
1) different shape.
2) Opposite sides of Cork

If in Blackrock , then the aerial points North North West, not 238. I read Cush's and thought Blackpool. But Blackrock is Simpler, though parts might get Crosshaven to South East better.

Yes, got my Blackrock and Blackpool mixed up. Thanks watty.

The coverage checker indicates Spur Hill is 238 deg. SW of Blackrock (and 206 deg. SW of Blackpool).

ubeonek

Blackpool a hole in the ground !!!.That remark was beneath you I was surprised and I hope you never meet some one from that area.

watty

I'm talking purely Geographically.

It's a non-judgemental topological term used by "radio planning" people. High twisty hills on both sides.

It looks fine and has the advantage that the main road from it ends about 1km away from me.

ubeonek

I understand but you are just making it easier to get to you. Forgive me if I thought that you were being sarcastic as you have so much more to offer.