Update: There is a new version of the dish alignment calculator here.
Need to know what your compass bearings and alignment data are for your dish at your specific location? With the new alignment calculator you can obtain the azimuth, elevation and LNB skew for Sky Digital on Astra 2 for any location in the UK. All you need to do is to enter your postcode to obtain all the details on where to point your Sky satellite dish.
| Your Location | Satellite Data | Dish Setup Data |
|---|---|---|
| Postcode: | Name: Astra 2 | Elevation: 0.0° |
| Latitude: 0.0° | Location: 28.2 East | Azimuth: 0.0° |
| Longitude: 0.0° | Distance: 0.0 km | LNB Skew: 0.0° |
| We recommend: a satellite finder for fast and easy satellite dish alignment. |
Azimuth is measured from the South and is positive westwards.
Elevation is measured from the horizontal and is positive upwards.
LNB skew is positive clockwise when facing the dish.
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August 1st, 2007 at 1:45 pm
[…] at. Thus, the elevation and azimuth angles vary depending on your location and the satellite. You can get your dish setup angles calculated for Sky UK by just entering your postcode with our onl… Once you have this data, you can […]
August 2nd, 2007 at 8:58 am
[…] You cannot get Freesat if you are unable to mount a satellite dish, or if the direction in which you point your sateliite (south-east) does not have a clear line-of sight. Any trees, big buildings etc. which are in the way will hinder satellite TV reception. If you are living in a flat and don't have access to the south-east or permission from your landlord to install a satellite dish, the Freesat option will also not be available to you. The exact location for where to point your dish can be calculated with the online-calculator on this… […]
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:13 am
[…] We have converted our satellite setup calculator into an online-tool, which will calculate the azimuth, elevation and LNB tilt/skew for Sky digital based on your postcode. This will provide you with all the data you need to quickly setup or re-align your dish but if you want a standalone software there is a selection of freeware available, too. […]
August 12th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
[…] there is an update to the Sky/Freesat alignment calculator. Not only can you enter your address, postcode, city or geocode for any location on earth but you […]
August 21st, 2007 at 1:25 pm
I have up to now had a great deal of frustration in aligning a mini dish and find the information and guide to doing this the answer to resolving this.
However I do not properly understand the importance of skew angle of the LNB and would like see this element explained.
I look forward to the forthcoming additions of elevation and skew angle being added to the site.
I commend your efforts providing a clear and simple guide for the layman.
August 22nd, 2007 at 6:26 pm
@Roy: The elevation and LNB skew calculators are now added to the new version of the calculator. I hope you find this useful. The skew angle of the LNB is very important and affects the signal quality. You should turn the LNB and watch the onscreen signal quality bar so that you find the best angle.
August 31st, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I want to know how can I alignment and calculator the satellite in my country Cape verde, city Fogo Mosteiros. I need help thanks.
December 10th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
i would like to know how to aline a dish 1000 to get 110 119 129 my zip is 37748
December 10th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Jim, go to my other site www.dishpointer.com, enter your zip and then from the drop down box all the way at the bottom select the dish1000+.
March 20th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Superb! Can I obtain similar data for Killarney,Tipparary and Wicklow in Ireland which is where I will be with my caravan in June?