what is azimuth?

tam · #1 (**permalink**) 01-25-2003, 06:41 PM

I have a question. what is azimuth? and how do I adjust the Dish to that number??
I live in Raleigh NC which azimuth is 209.7 . So which direction should I point my dish to, N S E or West?
I've been trying to get signal from telstar 5 , Trans Freq: 12177
receiver:786NA
any one helps me please?
it gets no quality level at all 0 and signal is 70

Sadoun · #2 (**permalink**) 01-26-2003, 05:31 PM

75 & 195 degree Azimuth examples

Azimuth:
The direction, in degrees referenced to true north, that an antenna must be pointed to receive a satellite signal (compass direction). The angular distance is measured in a clockwise direction

For example:
Raleigh, NC (city)
Location: 35.8N, 78.6W

For Telstar 5 satellite (97W longitude)
Azimuth: 215.6 (Magnetic - what you should see on compass)
Elevation: 44
LNBF Tilt: 24 degrees Counter clockwise looking at the lnbf and dish

All of the above is found here: http://sadoun.com/Sat/Installation/S...Calculator.htm