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Finding true north with your compass

 

Graduated in degrees from 0 - 360, the compass which we sell is a handy instrument for setting the approximate azimuth of your dish (for example 28 degrees east of south). However, a compass shows "magnetic north" not "true north". Also, the satellite position is over the equator .. so

Find your latitude and longitude here (click on the map till you see your town and read the position below the map):-

http://www.multimap.com/map/home.cgi?client=public&overviewmap=ap

and this site will calculate where the satellite is relative to your location:-

http://www.satsig.net/ssazelm.htm

But be sure to click HERE to find out where the satellites are!

 

We explain how to use a compass in our book "Installing Sky Digital TV".

Virtual-Book: Installing Sky Digital TV

Companion book to the free "Understanding Sky Digital TV". Essential reading if you want to move your old system to a new house, install a brand new Sky-Plus or standard system, fit a system to your motorhome, caravan or narrow boat or use it in Europe, this book answers your questions. What size dish, what sort of cable, connectors, which receiver is best, how to make your own inclinometer ... 110+ page book filled with colour photographs and easy-to-understand explanations.

I guarantee you'll be delighted with this amazing book full of information!

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