Do I need a Motor with a wider arc than a Satcontrol SM3D22?

[Murphdog]

Does a motor with a wider arc exist? The reason I ask is that my true south satellite is SBS 6 @74W. The furthest western satellite I can see with motor is Satmex 5 @116.8. I have a clear SW sky so that is not a problem. According to the Satcontrol manual I should be able to see up to 124.0 (121.5 on average). Maybe I did something wrong? I peaked the dish on SBS 6 with my Birdog meter. I am 74W 39N. I would love to see more beyond Satmex 6. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PSB]

Are you using USALS or DiSEqC 1.2 to motor the dish! Sometimes USALS will not work for satellites at each end of your arc! You may have to use DiSEqC 1.2 and motor over until you see signal quality on a LIVE transponder, then number and store the position.

 

[Murphdog]

I'm using diseqc to tweak it.

 

[Murphdog]

I doubt it ,but can I chage my true south sat? I can't see below PAS9 in the east due to obstructions leaving me with an 30+ on the motor on that side.

 

[PSB]

You can't change your true south satellite!

I would check that the limits have not been setup on the receiver, maybe that is stopping it from motorinf any further!

Do not know about the SM3D22, but the Moteck SG2100 also has internal Mechanical limit switches also!

 

[dem0nlord]

Yeah, it must be some limits that are set, even 127W should be at 19.7 deg el for you, the motor shouldn't be out of travel at that point.

 

[Murphdog]

. No limits set on the receiver.I did try the dish manual switch and that gave me the same results. I guess most motors only allow 50 degrees or less from the zero position on the motor east and west?

 

[PSB]

The Moteck SG2100 will travel +/- 70º from your true south!

http://www.dmsiusa.com/sg2100.htm

 

[Murphdog]

Very nice!!! I hate to have to buy a new motor....but this look like the best solution. Thanks PSB.