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Originally Posted by TomB
I think that an obstruction would generally cause the normal signal quality to be lower, right? |
Tom,
Generally true, however you seem to be having problems that most do not have.
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Oh, I'm zip code 76034 (how would I determine my latitude/longitude?) |
For this purpose the info from the
US Census Bureau is good enough. For 76034 the Latitude is 32.89 N, the Longitude is 97.15 W.
For the DirecTV satellite at 101°W:
Azimuth of Satellite: 187.1̊
Elevation of Satellite: 51.5̊
Friday, August 12, 2005 – Sun is 20.3̊ above satellite position at 1:42pm CDT.
Thursday, October 6, 2005 – Sun is 0.0̊ above satellite position at 1:34pm CDT.
For the DirecTV satellite at 110°W:
Azimuth of Satellite: 202.8̊
Elevation of Satellite: 49.3̊
Friday, August 12, 2005 – Sun is 21.3̊ above satellite position at 2:04pm CDT.
Thursday, October 6, 2005 – Sun is 0.0̊ above satellite position at 2:15pm CDT.
For the DirecTV satellite at 119°W:
Azimuth of Satellite: 216.4̊
Elevation of Satellite: 45.1̊
Friday, August 12, 2005 – Sun is 23.3̊ above satellite position at 2:26pm CDT.
Thursday, October 6, 2005 – Sun is 0.0̊ below satellite position at 2:56pm CDT.
Please Note: The Azimuth & Elevation given here can not be used for a multi satellite dish.
For the October 6, 2005 (±3 days) date: At the time listed check to see if any shadows falls on or very close your dish. If so, you need to move it. You need to check for shadows at the 3 times listed.