Trouble accessing Galaxy 28 (89w)

[ttwalk]

Hello all,

I've been sporadically working with FTA. Each year our organization receives a broadcast from our parent church on New Year Eve. For the past few years the bird of choice has been 89w. The dish was mounted near the steeple 55+ feet (I must add, it's a chore to walk up and down the ladder for anything, especially when you can't hit the bird in a reasonable time and carrying tools, receiver and tv). Recently, we moved the dish to a lower flat top roof and purchased a used USB Birddog. (I've never used a meter in the past but based on its battery longevity, I suspect I need to purchase a new battery). In the past it has taken me a couple days to lock in on 89w. I will order a battery soon, but in the mean time what advise / tips would you give if I want to proceed in locking in on this bird so I'm not in the elements for lengthily periods of time using a receiver and tv.

Thanks for your help,

Walk

 

[Magic Static]

Welcome to the forum Walk. I'm going to assume you are trying to point a stationary ku dish. To try and minimize the time on the roof, set up the dish angles with an angle finder. You can get those measurments here..Satellite Finder / Dish Pointing Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com
This should bring you very close. Have you asked the congregation for knowledgeable assistance? You may have an avid FTAr in the midst

 

[Magic Static]

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[ttwalk]

Thanks. Yes I have asked if anyone who had knowledge could assist. I will take your suggestion.

 

[Mr Tony]

also if you are aiming the dish make sure you have an active transponder to aim the dish at
On 89W there is one with BYU TV..its a pretty strong transponder

11887 H 6665

 

[ttwalk]

Thanks. I should be able to try all of the tips /suggestions on Thursday afternoon. I also ordered a replacement battery. Hopefully I will receive it before the weekend. I will keep you updated.

Walk

 

[ttwalk]

Stop the presses. Now I am concerned! ! I just learned that we will not be using Galaxy 28 this year. We will be using 91w Galaxy 17 ku. I thought there weren't any active transponders on that bird. Also "The List" doesn't show any. Will the birdog or any meter lock in on a bird in this condition. There is only going to be a 10 ~15 minute test window before service starts. I have eleven days to come up with plan. Has anyone had any success with this? Or have any suggestions.
As always, thanks.
Walk

 

[cyberham]

You can relax since ABC News just moved to Galaxy 17 at 91W on 12010 V 11575 and their transponder should be strong for you. It's on 24 hours per day.

 

[Mr Tony]

There is also an uber strong data transponder too
11855 frequency
V polarity
5000 symbol rate

It may not show channels but will show signal on a meter. Actually any of those transponders on thelist that say "data" will work fine to aim the dish