W5?, G1?, T4?, Please Translate.

[upnatm]

Can someone please tell me how to translate the 4DTV satellite descriptors (W5, G1, T4, etc.)
into arc positions? I am only familiar with DVB, and this seems to be a new language to me.

I'd like to try out an old DSR905 Sidecar that came with my 10'er, but I have no idea where to point the dish, or which bird to lock on to for testing purposes.

The 905 has not been used for about 2yrs, it still powers up nicely. Must I upgrade the firmware to see anything "ITC"?

Thanks for helping a noob to your area!

 

[sergei]

Can someone please tell me how to translate the 4DTV satellite descriptors (W5, G1, T4, etc.)
into arc positions? I am only familiar with DVB, and this seems to be a new language to me.

I'd like to try out an old DSR905 Sidecar that came with my 10'er, but I have no idea where to point the dish, or which bird to lock on to for testing purposes.

The 905 has not been used for about 2yrs, it still powers up nicely. Must I upgrade the firmware to see anything "ITC"?

Thanks for helping a noob to your area!

Skyvision Satellite Equipment
Satellite Pointing Angles for the Entire Arc

 

[DRCars]

Here is a list of satellites that NPS has. Might want to save a copy now since NPS is out of business and I would expect the web page to disappear eventually.

NPS - Your One Call Solution

DRCars

 

[upnatm]

Hey, Thanks a Bunch!

I was lost in confusion until now!

I'm gonna start playing with the 905 soon, but I still have many
spring chores to take care of first!

Thanks again.

 

[ZetaMale]

Skyvision Satellite Equipment

 

[Anole]

...and there's a sticky note right here on our forum:
What satellite is where?

 

[upnatm]

Thanks Anole, I scroll past those stickies so often, I seldom slow down to have a close look!

I'm getting a bit more familiar with the subject now, and that makes it easier to find what I'm looking for.

Cheers!