I agree with Moose. Another factor is how far North you live. The
satellites you are getting signal from are over the equator, so the
farther North you are, the less signal there is. It also needs a more
precise aiming that it does farther South.
I haven't looked in to how the lower angle to the satellite affects the
signal. With more horizontal signal paths the signal is closer to
man-made noise sources on the ground.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake eric@megageek.com, On 1/19/2010 3:42 PM:
> David asks?
>
>
>> Interesting. I don't see how dish location can avoid weather
>>
> interference,
>
>> unless you have a really effing tall chimney
>>
>
>
> The problem with most installations is that the dish is set on a pole,
> which is extended from a flat (or pitched) surface. This means that the
> dish is effectively a tall sail in all windy conditions. Over time, the
> wind can move (albeit every slightly) in a direction. Not to mention that
> it vibrates the dish when it is windy.
>
> Also, with nothing protecting if from above, it is open to all the
> elements. Placing it on the side of a building with a slight overhang
> will do wonders.
>
> Between these two factors, most of the problems can be eliminated.
>
> (I thought I had a picture of my installation on my website, but I can?t
> find it now.)
>
> Seriously, it makes a world of difference.
>
>
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