Sat Finder

[jagee]

What do these abreviations mean
145.5Az(t) 151.8Az(m) The t and the m

 

[Lynskyn]

Probably True and Magnetic (just a guess)

 

[jagee]

I thought so but wanted to be sure That would make sence.So in looking for the sat i would use true?for the compass reading Thank you

 

[Anole]

What do these abreviations mean
145.5Az(t) 151.8Az(m) The t and the m

At least one of the sat finder programs uses that terminology.
The Az(t) or true azimuth, is what you'd calculate with math.
If you somehow have surveying equipment, or GPS, you might use those numbers.

FOR THE REST OF US, who have to use a compass, the Az(m) or magnetic azimuth is what you'd use to find your way, if you are relying on a compass.
It already incorporates the magnetic offset for your long/lat, as determined by US Geological Survey maps.

 

[Steveo]

Just a tip jagee. If your just looking to set up on one sat. Not a polar mount setup for many. Just find and set the elevation for your location first. If it's an offset dish, take into account the offset of the dish when doing so. Now provided the pole is plumb and the top of the pole is square to the side. (nice straight cut) Take your box and tv to the dish set it up on a known active transponder for the sat your looking for. Now with the signal strength and quality up on the screen, very slowly swing the dish around to get the signal and tweakup from there. Skew, focus, ect. When you tighten the bolts for the dish against the pole make sure you don't upset the elevation. Somtimes you have to pack it out between the pole and the cap.
With this method and a little sense of direction you may not need the compass at all.

 

[jagee]

The reason i ask was im trying to setup for the arc with my motorized dish,The motor is a h180 so the coordinates won't mean anything in the receiver.thank you for everybody input.