setting up dish

[ikonos]

when i setup up my motorised dish - which satellite should i tune into first so i can pick up the other satellites.

I am still new at this game, so if someone could please advise that would be most helpful.

 

[K]

thor 1w, its the highest sat in orbit and is near enough dead south

 

[pipehose]

ok setting up motor and dish my locatin is Lat: 54:30:18N (54.5051) Lon: 6:11:06W (-6.185)
what should the elevation of the motor be
what should the declination of the dish be

 

[trisscross]

when i setup up my motorised dish - which satellite should i tune into first so i can pick up the other satellites.
I am still new at this game, so if someone could please advise that would be most helpful.

thor at 0 on the motor also try laurals they have a great setup guide if not i will be happy to help

 

[faz123]

@piphose elevation angle( 36motor) declination 7.6 dish angle 22.4

just had a look at a chart i have and this is the settings it gives for you

faz