Does the 7m size rule [in NZ] apply for reciveing US sats ..

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Does the 7m size rule [in NZ] apply for receiving US sats transmitting
DIGITAL SIGNALS?

 

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"HireMe.geek.nz" <mikehack@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
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> Does the 7m size rule [in NZ] apply for receiving US sats transmitting
> DIGITAL SIGNALS?
>
7M minimum will get you a few u.s domestics just barely though in reaility
you would start at 9 or 10M.

Dishes that size are not toys. What is it you're trying to acheive???

 

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I've got one here you can buy, how much is your house worth?

"Craig Sutton" <xcxcnxxnxxx@ihug.co.nz> wrote in message
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> "HireMe.geek.nz" <mikehack@u.washington.edu> wrote in message
> news:cmsjui$scp$1@gnus01.u.washington.edu...
>> Does the 7m size rule [in NZ] apply for receiving US sats transmitting
>> DIGITAL SIGNALS?
>>
> 7M minimum will get you a few u.s domestics just barely though in reaility
> you would start at 9 or 10M.
>
> Dishes that size are not toys. What is it you're trying to acheive???
>
>
>

 

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O'brother, why do you bother Eric.


"Eric Johnston" <eric@satsig.net> wrote in message
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> Can you please say what US satellite you hope to receive signals from
> in New Zealand ? Are you sure these satellite are above the horizon ?
> You need to look at the downlink beam coverage patterns and find the
> power in the direction of New Zealand. Dish area needs doubling for
> each 3 dB reduction across the satellite beam power contours.
> Best regards, Eric Johnston.
>