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Posted: 13.08.2020  ·  #1
I have an old (17 years) satellite system on my motorhome. When parked in my drive at home after a couple of attempts the satellite was able to locate Astra 2. Now I'm parked up on site in Enniscrone it cant seem to find it. There is nothing in the way and it's fairly open. After reading a few threads here and elsewhere its likely the system needs an update, my first question- is there anyone in Ireland that could update it for me?

Secondly, if not, I wouldn't mind just using it manually (for all I use it) but what is the best way of locating the satellite manually, do I need a little device, I saw an analogue looking one with a needle in a tv shop for about 15 euro, would this do the job?


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Enniscrone is west coast,

Maybe the footprint of the satellite struggles to cover enniscrone with a small-ish dish

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Go onto the manufacturer website and look for updates for your model , put them on laptop or stick and update the sat control box , I don't think you can run the dish manually as it's turned by the motor's


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Go onto the manufacturer website and look for updates for your model , put them on laptop or stick and update the sat control box , I don't think you can run the dish manually as it's turned by the motor's


It doesn't look like its supported anymore on their site. I can manually rotate and elevate the satellite using the control panel alright


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I can manually rotate and elevate the satellite using the control panel alright


You are sorted 👍🏻

Get the app Sat Finder from app shop and go for it

Astra is 28.2


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I can manually rotate and elevate the satellite using the control panel alright


You are sorted 👍🏻

Get the app Sat Finder from app shop and go for it

Astra is 28.2


Thanks, will I need a meter for signal strength or can I do with just the app, how do I find the correct elevation ?


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Meter for strength or some sat receivers have them.built in,
Press info button and look for signal quality and signal strength,


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