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Article 002 - Global Satellite Calculator

Lately we see that math is everywhere! While surfing we discovered this great utility for setting up your dish. This can be used anywhere in the world to calculate the correct coordinants for aiming and pointing your dish at the satellites in your range.

This utility from the Hollsco Group will allow you to calculate exactly where to point your satellite dish in order to pick up any geosynchronous satellite - i.e. pretty well any TV satellite.

Either select your location from the online list, or type in the latitude and longitude of your location. You can supply your latitude and longitude in two formats: decimal (i.e. 123.45 degrees) or degrees/minutes (i.e. 123 degrees, 27 minutes). Typing the location in either format will automatically calculate the location in the other format.

Next, select the satellite from the list of geosynchronous satellites, or type in the longitude of the satellite. It is assumed the satellite is directly over the equator.

Last, click the Calculate button. Your results will be shown above. This can be used to point your dish for use with your Coolsat, Viewsat, or Pansat FTA Receiver.

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