2. Selecting a location
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2. Selecting a location
To receive a signal from the satellite, the antenna must be installed outdoors. An instal-
lation in the apartment, or through the window is not possible!
Make sure the antenna is facing south at the selected location. Use a compass for
rough orientation.
See this example if you want to receive the Astra 1 (19.2 ° East) satellite in Germany:
Attention:
Houses, trees and other tall objects can reduce reception or completely block the
signal from the satellite. Also keep in mind that trees can grow and affect reception
in some time.
Important note:
Before mounting the antenna, make sure that the appropriate coaxial cable can also
be routed to the receiver. The antenna should not be too far from the receiver. The
length of the coaxial cable should be max. 30 meters. Longer cables could degrade
the signal quality.
Also weather influences can lead to the signal reduction! Heavy rain, wind or snow
can cause the signal to be weakened. But this is usually short-lived.
Rain:
In heavy rain, the satelli-
te signal may temporarily
stop. An optimally orien-
ted antenna as well as
the shortest possible ca-
ble run minimize the risk
of such „rain fading“.
Wind:
Make sure that the an-
tenna is securely and se-
curely mounted so that
it does not lose its ori-
entation in strong wind
or the screws loosen by
constantly moving back
and forth.
Snow:
Heavy snow accumula-
tion on the antenna can
lead to a weaker satellite
signal. The snow should
be removed from the
antenna as soon as pos-
sible.
Good reception:
Bad reception:
Azimuth
(horizontal angle)
Elevation
(ertical angle)
West
East
South
0° Ost
Astra
19,2° East
Astra
19,2° East
27-33 degree
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