Another Question??????

[gabe33]

What is the difference between an 18inch dish network dish and a larger offset dish (30-36inch) when it comes to dish angling? I have set up some dish 500’s and the angle was 51 degrees for southern California. It seems like it the angle changes with an offset dish and I am not sure why? Is this because the satellites are lower on the horizon for the KU band or are they all basically on the same arc?

 

[PSB]

All the satellites are in a huge arc in the sky (The Clake Belt), so they are at different heights thus they all have different elevation angles!

 

[gabe33]

Ok it makes sense now! Find the true south Sat, which is the center of the arc.
The motor is designed to follow the curve of this arc in both directions. I guess this is why they say to make sure your mounting pole is 100% level too. Thanks for the great information!
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[Mr Tony]

The farther north you go, the lower the true south elevation is

Here in MN our true south is at 38.5 degrees