Direct tv in guadalajara

[Keith Blair]

Hey everyone, I have been looking at the posts for Mexico and believe you can help me with my problem. I currently live in Guadalajara but also have a residence in whittier CA, where my direct TV is currently in use. I brought my box and a new 18 by 20 inch dish, ran my RG6 cable(less than 100 feet), mounted my dish level and pointed it at the coordinates I have. I got the coordinates from direct TV from a cool technician who actually gave me the coordinates for my Lat and Long, I know I was amazed too. The only problem is I get nothing, no signal at all. I have a signal meter and it tells me I have no break in the coax and that's about it. I know I should at least get somewhat of a signal. What do I do next, any suggestions? Keith

Long 103.3 Lat 20.7 Dec 3.1( I still don't get how to calculate for this yet)

Coordinates from direct TV are 191 azimuth, 65 elevation

If the satellite is just under Texas and I'm just to the left of it do I really point south?

 

[charper1]

1. I am not going to guarantee that the satellite footprint covers that far south; and I bet it doesn't.

2. I am not going to guarantee a 18" - 22" dish will be big enough, IF the footprint does get that far; and I bet it isn't.

The epicenter of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico is:

LAT: 20.67° N
LON: 103.35° W


If that LAT/LON you listed is correct for your actual location, then I get the following coordinates for aiming at the main DirecTV satellite lactated @ 101.0°w.


Azimuth: 173.3°
Elevation: 65.6°


DEC = the magnetic declination so you can properly read your heading compass to aim the dish. (see attached) and I see that as more than +3.1° that you were told. Closer to like +8°

 

[Keith Blair]

Well Ill get out there on the roof and let you know. The only problem is that it is rainy season here so finding a clear day to set it up is few and far between. I thought that they could recieve the signal as far down as central america with a big enough dish, am I wrong? Thanks again, Keith

 

[charper1]

You could have a dish the size of the space shuttle, but if the signal you want isn't "falling on you" then you have nothing for the dish to gather. If there is some small signal, you could try it, but the larger (higher gain) the dish, the better; like 36" or more. DirecTV has been tightening their footprints for their USA services. You will read the occasional post saying "I get it great", but that is followed by you spending insane amounts of money for a big maybe; and then that poster will never be able to physically assist you. Just be very wary; of wasting money on maybes, when you can easily get some legit area service too. Good luck!


These maps are not scientific, but a best guess. (see attached) #1 DBS USA - #2 SKY Mexico


Maybe check into legit Latin America services:

http://www.directvla.com/

OR

http://www.sky.com.mx/


P.S. Have you called DirecTV and asked them if they can point you in the right direction for your 2nd home's service?

 

[Keith Blair]

Well I think you are right, the footprint doesnt hit me. I guess my next option is the slingbox by slingmedia, I just dont know how good the picture is in fullscreen mode. If any one has any information on this product or any other ideas about the satelite. Thank you harper 1, you have been a great help, I wouldnt have been able to rule out direct tv without the footprint map. I wish I would have had this information before I decided to go with the dish over the slingbox, now here I am two months later no farther than when I started. Keith

 

[cosguad]

What is a sling box? My husband and I just arrived with our dish, 18' and cannot get it to work for the above reasons

 

[texasbrit]

You could try posting here http://www.dbsforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=20 for help.....

 

[Jhon69]

What is a sling box? My husband and I just arrived with our dish, 18' and cannot get it to work for the above reasons

Go to www.slingbox.com for all the information you need.Good Luck!