Pirate wrote:
docj wrote:
Just a thought for future reference. I find it helpful to use Dishpointer Pro on my Android phone to get a good sense of where the satellites are. That way I'm not too frustrated if my Trav'ler fails to see them through the trees. It also lets me know if it's even worth getting out the tripod. We tend to spend the summers at locations where the satellite elevation is low due to being rather far north and east. With Dishpointer I know in advance if it's even worth trying!
How is this app better/different than some other free satellite pointing apps like satellite ar?
It uses the phone's camera and superimposes the positions of the satellites on the scene viewed by the camera. It's not perfect but it gives you an instant perspective of whether the tree you're parked next to will be in your way.
