Technical Info - Satellite Dish Requirements - Position 7°East
Satellite Dish - Eutelsat Satellite 7° East

Size

The size of the satellite dish depends on where you are located within the EUTELSAT footprint. If you are within the footprint (most locations within continental Europe) a 75cm diameter dish is sufficient.

However, if you are located on the outer perimeters of the footprint, you will likely need a larger dish to receive a strong EUTELSAT satellite signal. For more information please visit the EUTELSAT website at http://www.eutelsat.com/satellites/7e.html (satellite W3 transponder C12), click on "Coverages/downlink" and choose the left picture.
To know the size required for your location, check the following conversion table in parallel of the satellite footprint picture:

dBW dish cm
49 dBW 75 cm
48 dBW 85 cm
47 dBW 95 cm
45 dBW 120 cm
43 dBW 150 cm
41 dBW 180 cm


For more information, you can also check the following link on the EUTELSAT website : http://www.eutelsat.com/tools/3_2_5_5.html

Pointing

It is important that the satellite dish is carefully positioned to receive the EUTELSAT Satellite signal. For this reason, we recommend you to ask your local dish installer to position correctly your satellite dish. Don't forget to check the following elements :
  • Firmly mounted and located outside
  • Have a clear line of sight to the 7° East direction
  • Located within 30 meters from the satellite receiver box or PC card (If you have to bridge longer distances than 30 meters, please consult your local dealer)
For more information about positioning the dish, please access the EUTELSAT website at http://www.eutelsat.com/tools/3_2_5_4.html.

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