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Big Dish Satellite T.V. Aiming Guide

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To get a signal, the satellite dish must be pointed directly at the satellite, with NO obstructions between the two. This means NO trees and NO buildings. Take into consideration future tree growth, house remodeling or additions and new construction in your area.1. Set the Elevation Angle.  For this you will need a satellite to choose as a reference.1. Use a carpenters level to make sure the dish mast is vertically level2. Use your Signal Meter to aid in aiming the dish.2. Set the Elevation Angle.  For this you will need a satellite to choose as a reference.  3. Fine tune the aiming using your satellite receiver.3. Use your Signal Meter and a good quality magnetic compass to aid in aiming the dish. 4. Fine tune the aiming using your satellite receiver.== The Reference Satellite ==People in North America often use Galaxy 25 at 97 degrees west as the reference satellte for aiming their dish.  For this example we will consider someone at the following location:  Midwest United States  Latitude: 40.654°  Longitude: -95.859°We will use Galaxy 25 as our reference satellite  Name: 97.0W Galaxy 25  Distance: 37560kmThe following data will be used for aiming the dish  Elevation:43.0°  Azimuth (true): 181.7°  Azimuth (magn.): 178.5° using Compass  LNB skew: 1.3°* Azimuth (Magnetic): is the angle relating to the horizontal positioning of the dish. The angle is expressed in terms of degrees, with North = 0 degrees, South = 180 degrees.  Use your compass to aim dish at that angle.* Elevation: is the angle above the horizon, and is also expressed in terms of degrees. This is the angle by which the dish must be "tilted Up or Down" in relation to the theoretical horizon, in order to position it precisely for the desired satellite.
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