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How to Align a Dish for Telkom Indonesia SatellitesAligning a satellite dish for Telkom Indonesia services requires more than pointing it toward the equator. The correct azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew depend…
Using SatPointer to Assess Dish Shadowing RisksA satellite dish can be aimed with impressive precision and still perform poorly if a nearby building, tree, tank, chimney, or roof edge blocks part of its…
Correcting off-axis LNB positioning with SatPointerA satellite dish can point toward the correct orbital position and still deliver weak reception if the LNB is not aligned with the incoming signal. The most…
Setting up a DVB-S2X dish with SatPointerDVB-S2X is an advanced satellite broadcasting standard designed to use spectrum and transmission capacity more efficiently than earlier DVB-S and DVB-S2…
How to Align a Dish for EchoStar Satellites in North AmericaAligning a satellite dish for an EchoStar service over North America requires more than pointing it generally south. The correct direction depends on the…
Estimating satellite dish size with SatPointer’s databaseChoosing a satellite dish is not simply a matter of selecting the largest reflector available. The required diameter depends on the satellite beam, your…
Aligning a dish for Measat satellites across Southeast AsiaMeasat’s geostationary satellites serve a wide area across Southeast Asia, making them useful for television distribution, data connectivity, enterprise…
How to Use SatPointer for Temporary Dish Alignment on a TripodA temporary satellite dish on a tripod is useful for camping, field production, emergency communications, outdoor events, and short-term internet or television…
Preparing a Satellite Site Survey Report With SatPointer DataA reliable satellite installation begins with a clear understanding of the site, the target spacecraft, and the receiving or transmitting equipment. A site…
How To Align A Dish For Amos Satellites Over Africa And EuropeAligning a satellite dish for Amos reception requires more than pointing it generally toward the south or east. Your exact installation coordinates, the…