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Calculate satellite dish cable length with SatPointerGetting the cable length right for a satellite dish installation is one of those small details that quietly decides whether a setup works well or barely works…
Finding the Best Dish Location on Australian Properties Using SatPointerAustralia's vast landscape presents unique challenges when it comes to satellite reception. From coastal homes in Perth to remote stations in the Channel…
Aligning a dish for the SES-14 satellite at 47.5°W with SatPointerSES-14 occupies the 47.5° west longitude slot, combining wide-beam Ku-band coverage for video distribution with Ka-band high-throughput capacity for…
Using SatPointer To Check A Satellite Finder During InstallationA satellite finder meter is useful for locating a strong signal, but signal strength alone does not prove that the dish is aimed at the intended spacecraft.…
How To Embed A SatPointer Widget In A WordPress PostA satellite alignment tool can turn a technical installation page into a practical resource for readers. Instead of asking visitors to estimate azimuth,…
Aligning a dish for MEASAT-3d at 91.5°E using SatPointerMEASAT-3d is a geostationary broadcast and telecommunications satellite operated by MEASAT Satellite Systems from its orbital position at 91.5 degrees East…
How to estimate atmospheric refraction effects on dish pointing using SatPointerWhen a satellite dish is pointed toward a geostationary satellite, the path between the dish and the satellite bends slightly because Earth's atmosphere…
Skew Angle Mastery for Circular Polarised Dishes in AustraliaAdjusting a dish for circular polarisation looks intimidating until you've done it twice with the right tooling. Across Australia, installers from Perth to…
Aligning a Dish for Yamal 401 at 90.0°E with SatPointerYamal 401 is a geostationary communications satellite positioned at 90.0°E. For anyone planning a reception, downlink, uplink, or mobile satellite connection,…
Diagnosing a Stubborn Dish with SatPointer's Pointing ToolsNothing wrecks a long arvo faster than a satellite dish that refuses to lock on. Whether you are setting up a VAST service at a cattle station outside…