AMC6 in the Maritimes

[trommy]

I've been trying all afternoon to get 72w on a SC 26x36 dish.Someone the other day said it was a strong sat.What size dish are other Maritimers using for this bird .It's been a beautiful day and it's probably my last chance to get some extra channels for the winter since my DMX 741u didn't arrive yet from HyperMegaSat.Thanks

[Costactc]

What part of the maritimes? I used to get over 80% signal quality on the NBC Mux channels with my 36". Have a look here at this map to determine what dish size you would need:


http://www.ses-worldskies.com/worldskies/satellites/fleet/amc-6/3-footprints/index.php?ca=&ol=&sat=AMC-6

[trommy]

I'm near the NB border.I was on that site but don't see how to translate the numbers to dish size.When it was part of Lyngsat you could get the dish size.Thanks

[Costactc]

Considering your location, I would say at least a 33" dish but just to make sure I'd go with a 36" or 39".

[trommy]

That's what I figured.I'll have to try and gear up the 1m dish that's impossible to set the elevation.I'll make another worm gear adjuster.Thanks Costa.