* Verify if the dish size is indeed * adequate for your area and targeted satellite. * Obtain Look Angles readings for * your city and targeted satellite. This includes: - the Azimuth reading which * the number of degree is clockwise away from the north. (Use of compass) the * Elevation reading which is the vertical angle up from the horizon.
B. List of Equipment and Accessories required
* FTA Receiver Satellite Dish (30 " or 36 ") * LNBF * RG-6 coaxial cable (F56-G indoor connector, F56-SG outdoor connector if you make your own cable) * TV set * Map Compass for Azimuth reading * Satellite Finder (optional) * Drill * Phillips screw driver * Socket set/wrenches
C. Installation Steps
* Assemble dish with instruction * supplied during time of purchase. * With the aid of a compass, orient * toward the general azimuth direction and the elevation of the satellite and * locate an ideal area to position the dish. Here, there must be no * obstructions between the satellite and the dish from trees and buildings. * Avoid installation on the roof if at all possible to prevent high wind * damage or for ease of access if required. (e.g. side of the house, 4X4 post) * Put in place the dish pole on * firm support and keep it vertically plumb to enable accurate azimuth and * elevation settings.( use 2 of the 4 or 6 lag screws for now ) * Feed the RG6 cable through the * pole, then mount the dish onto the pole but do not tighten the screws too * much for now. Connect the LNB head to the wire that was fed through the * support pole and secure the LNB head with the provided screw onto to the * support pole. * Complete connections of wiring to the receiver and TV. * As an option you can use a satellite finder by attaching it between the dish and the receiver (highly recommended e.g. SF-95.) * Adjust the elevation to the desired vertical angle; do not tighten the screws too tight to allow for some adjustment... * Now rotate the dish to point more * closely to the targeted azimuth position in very small incremental angle, * allows 5-10 seconds between any movements of the dish. This allows the * receiver to complete a signal scan. A lock response on the receiver would * indicate that you have located the signal. * You are targeting signal strength * of between 50 to 80. If you have strong signal strength but no signal * quality or lock. Try adjusting the dish a bit to the right or left. Optimum * signal quality is between 70 and 100. * Set the LNBF polarization tilt by * rotating clockwise for western region (negative LNB polarization) to improve signal quality reading. Rotate counter-clockwise if you are from the eastern * region (positive LNB polarization). * Secure the dish pole with the * rest of the lag screws.
Hey Sunny do you know anything about motorized Dish? The supporting pole is perfect plumb. South & West.I would think that I am in the Arch. I scan in (16) Birds from AMC 5 @79.oW to Echo 5 @129.oW.When I align for Bird Echo 3 @ 61.5 W I lose other Birds. I would have to be in the Arch if I can scan in (16) Birds. I think when I try for Echo 3 either Iam too low or too high at this end of the Belt. What do you think? I know that I will have to balance the scale in the Arch from my East to West.Can you help? THANKS