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How to Use SatPointer’s Grid Overlay for Fine-Tuning AzimuthAccurate azimuth alignment depends on more than finding the general direction of a satellite. A dish can point toward the correct orbital position and still…
Best practices for tightening dish mounts against wind misalignmentA satellite dish can lose signal even when its reflector, LNB, and coaxial cable are in good condition. Strong gusts apply repeated force to the reflector and…
How to align a dish for Intelsat EpicNG satellitesIntelsat EpicNG satellites are designed for high-throughput communications, so accurate antenna pointing is especially important. A small error in azimuth,…
Using SatPointer To Determine Look Angles From A Moving VehicleSatellite reception from a moving vehicle depends on geometry that changes continuously. As the vehicle travels, its position on Earth changes, the visible…
Setting Up A Dish For Starlink Data Downlink ReceptionStarlink internet reception differs from a conventional satellite television installation. The outdoor Starlink terminal, often called the dish, communicates…
Understanding Ku-Band And C-Band Coverage With SatPointerChoosing a satellite frequency band is one of the first decisions in planning a reliable receiving or transmitting system. Ku-band and C-band services may use…
How to Align a Dish for Eutelsat Hot Bird at 13.0°EEutelsat Hot Bird at 13.0°E is one of Europe’s most widely used satellite positions, carrying television, radio, data, and occasional professional…
Using Smartphone GPS to Improve Satellite Dish AlignmentAccurate satellite dish alignment begins with an accurate installation position. A difference of a few hundred metres rarely changes the calculated azimuth or…
How To Interpolate Satellite Positions For Moving InstallationsA fixed satellite dish can be aligned from one installation coordinate, but a vessel, vehicle, aircraft, or temporary field terminal changes the geometry…
Finding true north for satellite dish alignment without a compassAccurate satellite dish alignment begins with a reliable reference direction. Azimuth is normally measured clockwise from true north, while elevation describes…