Dish Network Satellite Meter Suggestion?
Also, are satellites 110 and 119 (Dish Network) in different orbits or something? We live in a mountainous area and the look angle of the dish just clips the treetops. I can get a great signal (85+ on the receiver) on 119, but only 25-40 on 110. Answers/comments welcome.Thanks.
Answer:
The Dual Channel Master is a good meter for aligning a dish to two satellites. I have one myself. The Bird-dog is better but it is more expensive.
The satellites are in a geostationary orbit, but the 110 satellite is lower on the horizon because it is east of the 119 satellite. The skew adjustment rotates the reflector to accommodate the difference in elevation between the satellites.
A good rule of thumb is to have 4 degrees of clearance on either side of the satellites you are trying to aquire a signal from.
To improve the signal lost by the trees, it may be necessary to move the dish further back from its current location. This will give you more clearance from the trees, by giving you more room to play with for elevation.
Try presetting your skew and your elevation before you adjust your azimuth. Then fine tune your elevation. Skew adjustments are last and usually not necessary.
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