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Kraven · 2012-05-26, 04:59 PM

Good find! Given more free time and better coding skills, I'd be interesting in attempting an FTA/OTA app. These sort of tools are almost a must have for any hobbist.

Cheers, K

ChannelMaster · 2012-05-27, 03:13 PM

Foks, I've been using the Dishpointer AR for Iphone for the past two years and even though it does a fair job at showing elevation along the arc, there's little accuracy to be had from a device that uses a mixture of Assisted-GPS (not true GPS), gross compass and gyroscopes.

As you get used to the app, you'll, of course, want to stay clear of any metallic structure (like appartment buildings and such. You can use it for instance to evaluate if a bird is clear of tree lines but you'll have to swing the iphone left and right quite a bit before settling on an average result if you know what I mean.

Jake · 2012-05-29, 09:03 AM

A-GPS is actually GPS + network or cell positioning. So that is a good thing. So unless you are in a heavily obstructed environment GPS will be sufficient. Also, there are no gyroscopes in these devices. Just a 3-axis accelerometer plus a digital compass.

2012-05-26, 04:59 PM	#16
Kraven Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Shore, QC Posts: 530	Good find! Given more free time and better coding skills, I'd be interesting in attempting an FTA/OTA app. These sort of tools are almost a must have for any hobbist. Cheers, K __________________ 6 ft BUD, motorized 39" KU, S10, Viewsat Ultra, CM 4228, home made SBGH

2012-05-27, 03:13 PM	#17
ChannelMaster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Longueuil Posts: 442	Foks, I've been using the Dishpointer AR for Iphone for the past two years and even though it does a fair job at showing elevation along the arc, there's little accuracy to be had from a device that uses a mixture of Assisted-GPS (not true GPS), gross compass and gyroscopes. As you get used to the app, you'll, of course, want to stay clear of any metallic structure (like appartment buildings and such. You can use it for instance to evaluate if a bird is clear of tree lines but you'll have to swing the iphone left and right quite a bit before settling on an average result if you know what I mean. __________________ Going digital with a pair of CM4228a pointing due south fed into a Winegard SD-3700 antenna coupler @220 ft

2012-05-29, 09:03 AM	#18
Jake Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gatineau and Ottawa Posts: 10,240	A-GPS is actually GPS + network or cell positioning. So that is a good thing. So unless you are in a heavily obstructed environment GPS will be sufficient. Also, there are no gyroscopes in these devices. Just a 3-axis accelerometer plus a digital compass. __________________ Tip: See an offending post? Don't reply, report it by clicking on the 'Report Post' icon.

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