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alignment help
I am trying to align my dish since the roofers came and moved it and the next available service date is 9/21. I have gone up and moved it side to side and up and down slowly and still get all zeros on the signal strenght page on 101. Does this mean I would need to move it much more? The roofing crew mounted it back in the same holes so could it be that far off?
goldw1800
ACE - Professor
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14 years ago
first- removeThen dish-the check the mast as it to be level--Then go to dishpointer.com and get correct direction it needs to be facing then start signal test again.
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litzdog911
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46.4K Messages
14 years ago
First, be sure that the mast is still perfectly plumb. Then look up the initial aiming coordinates at http://www.dishpointer.com. Find your dish type in the pull down menu. The aerial mapping tools are also very useful. You can also search YouTube for do-it-yourself dish alignment videos. Good luck.
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dcd
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20.7K Messages
14 years ago
Aligning a Slimline (or any other) dish from scratch can be a daunting task. However it can be done if you’re patient. Go to www.dishpointer.comand determine the azimuth, elevation and tilt settings for your location. Determine that your mast is perfectly plumb. Set the elevation and tilt to the markings on the dish. Use a compass and set the azimuth about 10 degrees East of the recommended setting. Slowly, a degree at a time, move the dish to the West until you get signals on the 101 satellite. Lock down the main bolts. If you’re installing a SD setup, you’re done. If HD, continue.
Tune your receiver to display the signal strengths on the 99c satellite, then choose the green signal bars. Have someone watch (cell phones are handy to advise) while you adjust the fine tuning screw on the azimuth setting. Go slow, only tiny amounts will make a big difference. You'll soon know if you're going the wrong way and a couple of turns will likely max out the improvement. Lock the bolts and do elevation next. It should not be necessary to adjust the tilt. You should be able to get the signals into the 90's quite easily.
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