4.8e sirius , Viasat Xtra PL2 , low SNR ?

[dave_uk]

Hi All,

I want to watch a match at 3pm today on 4.8e sirius , Viasat Xtra PL2 but at present I am only getting 18% SNR and 16% AGC .. Does anybody know if this channel just isnt broadcasting yet or is my dish too small (80cm)

Cheers
Dave

[reiras]

According to lyngsat.com I believe it is on the nordic beam, and your is dish too small, you need at least >120cm.
May be you can receive the same channel on Thor 1° West as it also should be sent there, and Thor I believe it has a stronger signal (44-47 erp in UK, Lyngsat don't show dish size).

I know the answer is to late but for coming matches it may be useful.