[Jasperodus]

Hi there,

Don't have any technical knowledge but here goes:

As I understand it, the signal strength is a measure of the link established between the LNB and the receiver. Hence your signal strength regardless of positioning. Obviously the technically aware here will correct me if needed.

The quality reading (adequate LNB/receiver link assumed), is the 'real' satellite signal strength/quality indicator. I would have thought though that your signal strength reading is low? Maybe it is within limits - perhaps others could pitch in with their technical knowledge.

Are you happy with the condition of the cable and it's connections?

No, the signal is not so fickle. Your second paragraph might suggest something dodgy from LNB to receiver.

Bit strange that you get no reults from the finder. Are you happy with the connections and mode of operation of the sat finder?

As experiments, what about hooking up the receiver or sat finder to the existing dish, and see what results you might get?

Really, the need for pin-point accuracy (Initially, at least) is not such a big deal. As long as you are confident that you have the correct starting alingnment data and have managed to apply those settings pretty closely, (bearing in mind line-of-sight and need for fixed part of dish bracket to be upright so as not to impact dish elevation), then you should get something without a substantial amount of time or fuss. When you do get a lock on whatever, it can be handy to mark that position against the mount for reference.


Hope you get sorted.