Alternative to astra 2

king_of_inismac · 2015-06-01 11:35:27

Hi, I have a satellite at home aimed at astra 2e (south west). I want to install a discreet (hidden) dish in my girlfriends apartment (which she owns). However, the only assessible wall is northfacing. Are there any alternatives to astra 2 which I can aim at to the north? Its not possible for me to swing the dish around to…

01-06-2015 12:35PM

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Hi,

I have a satellite at home aimed at astra 2e (south west).

I want to install a discreet (hidden) dish in my girlfriends apartment (which she owns).

However, the only assessible wall is northfacing.

Are there any alternatives to astra 2 which I can aim at to the north? Its not possible for me to swing the dish around to the south.

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#2 01-06-2015 12:50PM

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The geostationary satellites spend all their time above the equator, so you'll have to move to the southern hemisphere if you want to get them on a north facing dish.

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#3 01-06-2015 01:00PM

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Thurston? wrote: »

The geostationary satellites spend all their time above the equator, so you'll have to move to the southern hemisphere if you want to get them on a north facing dish.

Figured as much! Is astra2 far south of direct E?

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#4 01-06-2015 01:37PM

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Longitude 28 degrees east, about 45-46 degrees south of due east (true bearing) from southwest Ireland

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