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Yogi Bear
October 26th, 2005, 12:11 PM
i am situtuated near yellowknife, NWT Canada trying to locate satellite 119. any ideas as to what derection to point tyhe sidh? ie southeasterly or southwesterly and what eleavation. i understand 119 lies inbetween 91 and 148 satellites but higher. i need more specific info or where i can find this info, please.
gds
October 26th, 2005, 02:26 PM
Azmith to true north is 185.1 degrees (adjust for magnetic north at your location), elevation is 19.3, skew on lnb is +2.4
AS400
November 20th, 2005, 05:32 PM
I agree with gds
119 W Echo 7
Azymuth 185.14
Elevation 19.24
110 W Echo 6/8
Azymuth 175
Elevation 19.25
PS.: Using a Dish500 dish you will pick up both satellites provided that you have a switch:
Azymuth 180 (exact south)
Elevation 19.25
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