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How to Use SatPointer for Tracking Non-Geostationary SatellitesTracking a non-geostationary satellite requires a different approach from pointing a dish at a fixed geostationary position. Low Earth orbit (LEO), medium…
Aligning A Dish With Horizons Satellites Across The PacificReceiving a Horizons satellite from a Pacific location requires more than turning a dish toward the ocean. The correct pointing solution depends on your exact…
How SatPointer Distinguishes True and Apparent ElevationAccurate satellite dish alignment depends on more than finding the correct azimuth. Elevation determines how high the dish points above the local horizon, and…
How to Set Up a Dish for L-Band Mobile Satellite ServicesL-band satellite services occupy roughly 1–2 GHz and are widely used for mobile voice, data, tracking, safety communications, and backhaul. Their relatively…
How To Align A Dish For Measat Across Malaysia And Southern AsiaMEASAT services are widely used across Malaysia and neighboring parts of Southern Asia, but a dish will perform well only when it is aimed at the correct…
How to Use SatPointer for Dish Alignment in Urban CanyonsSatellite dish installation becomes much less predictable when tall buildings, narrow streets, balconies, and rooftop equipment surround the receiving site. In…
How to Align a Dish for Echosat Over Eastern EuropeAligning a satellite dish for Echosat across Eastern Europe requires more than pointing the antenna toward a general compass direction. The correct azimuth,…
Estimating Satellite Line Of Sight To The HorizonSatellite dish alignment depends on more than knowing a satellite’s name. The installation site, geographic coordinates, orbital position, azimuth, and…
How to Set Up A Dish For Military Satellite Uplink AlignmentSetting up a dish for an authorized military satellite uplink requires more than pointing it toward a visible arc in the sky. The antenna must be aimed at the…
How to Align a Dish for Turksat Satellites Over Turkey and SurroundingsTurksat satellites serve a wide area across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Central Asia. For many installations, the target is the…