Satellite TV from Spain

[photousa]

I'm a newbie with the world of FTA, so please bear with me. One of my goals would be to pull in FTA from Spain on Hispasat 1C/1D. I'm in Chicago, my Latitude is 41.8 and my Longitude is 87.7. I live in a 3 flat and I may have a clear shot looking East. The Hispasat 1C/1D satellite is over the Atlantic at 30.o W. (according to LyngSat). My question is, if you live in the Midwest, is it even possible to zero in on this satellite using a smaller dish setup? If so, what combination of dish and LNB would you guys recommend trying? I've been told I would need a 33" dish at 15.o Elevation with a linear LNB, I've also been told I would need a 36" dish...any ideas?

[Sadoun]

Yes, you should be fine. We have customers in Chicago and St Paul, MN that are able to receive this satellite with a 31" dish.

[jayelem]

Originally Posted by photousa

I'm a newbie with the world of FTA, so please bear with me. One of my goals would be to pull in FTA from Spain on Hispasat 1C/1D. I'm in Chicago... what combination of dish and LNB would you guys recommend trying? I've been told I would need a 33" dish at 15.o Elevation with a linear LNB, I've also been told I would need a 36" dish...any ideas?

I'm in the Chicago (Berwyn/Oak Park) area and get Hispasat fine with a 36inch Fortec Dish , I always recommend the bigger dish and only have disruptions when we have heavy thunderstorms.

The fact that you're in a 3 flat may actually help out if you're trying to clear a nearby tree or structure.

My Mom enjoys Hispasat programming , one of her favorite channels is Canarias Intl.

[pacoSAT57]

do you watch channels from Spain for free?
what is the setup?
thanks

[jayelem]

Originally Posted by pacoSAT57

do you watch channels from Spain for free?
what is the setup?
thanks

Yes , I watch many channels from Spain for Free.

I actually have 2 setups for Hispasat , 1 dish is motorized and the 2nd dish is stationary ....... both dishes are 90cm (36inch) Fortec dishes.