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Estimating satellite dish gain with SatPointer dataDish size is often treated as a shortcut for reception quality, but diameter alone does not tell the full story. The required antenna gain depends on…
How to Align a Dish for NSS Satellites Over the AtlanticAligning a satellite dish toward an NSS satellite over the Atlantic requires more than pointing it generally west. The correct direction depends on the…
How to Find Free-to-Air Satellite TV ChannelsFree-to-air (FTA) television channels are broadcast without a recurring subscription, making satellite reception an attractive option for viewers who want…
How To Adjust Dish Skew For Polarization MatchingA satellite dish can have the correct azimuth and elevation yet still deliver weak or unstable reception if the feed assembly is rotated incorrectly. This…
How SatPointer Simplifies Dish Alignment In Remote AreasInstalling a satellite dish far from roads, cities, and technical support requires more preparation than pointing an antenna from a suburban roof. A remote…
How Local Obstructions Affect Satellite Line Of SightA satellite dish can be aimed at the correct orbital position and still deliver a weak, unstable, or unusable signal. The usual reason is a blocked path…
How to Troubleshoot a Satellite Dish After a StormA storm can disrupt satellite television, broadband, uplink equipment, and mobile satellite communication in several ways. Heavy rain may cause temporary…
How to locate and select satellites for VSAT networksSelecting a satellite for a VSAT network involves more than choosing the spacecraft with the strongest advertised coverage. The decision connects orbital…
Optimizing Dish Elevation for High Latitude LocationsSatellite dish installation becomes increasingly sensitive as the site moves away from the equator. A geostationary satellite remains above the equatorial…
How to Use SatPointer for Offset Dish AntennasAligning an offset satellite dish is easier when the installation location, satellite position, and antenna geometry are treated as separate parts of the same…