The Satellite Gods Hate Me

[conorjenfanclub]

Hey all, I'm really wanting DIRECTV because of the content they provide is the best. Also I wanting an Asian international channel package that no other provider comes close to. Unfortunately I live in an apartment complex that only allows satellite dishes on the patio railling and my back patio door facing West. My question is if the top of the patio railing is aligned directly south where the satellite would be mounted would the HD Satellite and an Asian package Satellite have enough clearance for the 101W/110W and 95W? There's also trees 4 stories high 100-150ft in the LOS.

This picture is facing south just 2 feet right of where the patio railing is.

 

[Hutch1814]

If that's facing west I don't see an issue getting HD but the 95 may be a little too close

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys conorjenfanclub!

Go to this website and put in your address:Satellite Finder / Dish Alignment Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com You can find exactly where you need to point the dish to for every satellite.

 

[conorjenfanclub]

Here's a compass view. I know it's says North but that's really South. Maybe 3 degrees off 90.

 

[conorjenfanclub]

If that's facing west I don't see an issue getting HD but the 95 may be a little too close

Facing West? That picture is facing South. Is that what you mean?

 

[conorjenfanclub]

to Satelliteguys conorjenfanclub!

Go to this website and put in your address:Satellite Finder / Dish Alignment Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com You can find exactly where you need to point the dish to for every satellite.

Which satellite on dishfinder.com do I choose for the DIRECTV HD channels?

 

[raoul5788]

Which satellite on dishfinder.com do I choose for the DIRECTV HD channels?

99 and 103. If you can get 101, you can almost always get 99 and 103. It's 95 that may be an issue for you.

 

[Hutch1814]

Facing West? That picture is facing South. Is that what you mean?

Yeah, good save! I meant south

 

[Jimbo]

I would definitely give it a try ...
the 99, 101 and 103 should be no problem and I would guess that the 95 will be reachable too
The trees I don't think will be a problem, the Sats come in much higher than the mast points.

 

[conorjenfanclub]

I would definitely give it a try ...
the 99, 101 and 103 should be no problem and I would guess that the 95 will be reachable too
The trees I don't think will be a problem, the Sats come in much higher than the mast points.

Here's what I found with the SAToolz DTV app:


It's going to be tight.

 

[HIFI]

Here's what I found with the SAToolz DTV app:
View attachment 78738

It's going to be tight.

That don't look all that bad.

 

[conorjenfanclub]

That don't look all that bad.

Don't get my hopes up. This is a second opinion installation as the first guy came made up his mind before walking in the door that it can't be done. I'm not a professional installer but everything seems to me that at least the HD satellite can be reached.

 

[Hutch1814]

Don't get my hopes up. This is a second opinion installation as the first guy came made up his mind before walking in the door that it can't be done. I'm not a professional installer but everything seems to me that at least the HD satellite can be reached.

It can all be reached. Yes the 95 is close but you should be fine. Just have that picture available when the next guy tries to say "nope, can't be done" also make sure to have your consent from management so everything is there and the install can be completed without the installer trying to hassle you about something

 

[Jimbo]

Here's what I found with the SAToolz DTV app:
View attachment 78738

It's going to be tight.

Thats not tight, thats Great.

 

[Hutch1814]

Thats not tight, thats Great.

You have to remember the 10 degrees on both sides and top and bottom. It's close but doable for a 2 year contract

 

[Joe Diamond]

Here's what I found with the SAToolz DTV app:
View attachment 78738

It's going to be tight.

You will be clear for years...........many installations go in closer than that. Mature trees at a distance are not as much of a problem as overhead growth.

Go for it & good pics!

Joe

 

[conorjenfanclub]

Thanks everyone, I'm in hour 2 of waiting for the 12-4 shift.

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks everyone, I'm in hour 2 of waiting for the 12-4 shift.

They generally call before they show.
Anytime I've needed them out, they've always called to let me know they are on the way.

 

[conorjenfanclub]

Update: Technician just called me to let me know his van broke down (just my luck) 40 minutes away and is waiting to get it towed. He said he's waiting to hear back from his supervisors and also I'll get called by DIRECTV in the next 15 minutes. How can I make sure I get someone to come today? This is almost laughable.

 

[zedboy]

Update: Technician just called me to let me know his van broke down (just my luck) 40 minutes away and is waiting to get it towed. He said he's waiting to hear back from his supervisors and also I'll get called by DIRECTV in the next 15 minutes. How can I make sure I get someone to come today? This is almost laughable.

One thing to keep in mind. In order to have international and hd you must have 2 dishes. Some apartments will only allow one dish. Next question is your balcony covered or enclosed? Can the dish be mounted to your railing and be on the outside of balcony? All of these are obstacles to installing at an apartment.