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Find a reference landmark on the distant horizon that corresponds
to the compass reading provided on the cover of this manual. This
landmark could be a utility pole, tree, or other stationary object.
Installers often find it easier to aim the dish with a 10 - 20 foot string
tied to the post and stretched out in front of the dish and aligned with
the compass reading.
Move directly behind the dish and align the dish so that the LNBF
arm is aimed directly at the reference landmark or in line with the
string. Semi-tighten the post clamp nuts, but allow the dish to be
just loose enough to be moved left or right by gripping the elevation
bracket with applying light pressure.
Example: Texas Magnetic Compass Reading 180 degrees.
Compass Reading: Azimuth
In North America, the satellites are always located South of
your location. To correctly aim the dish you must first accurately
determine the exact compass reading angle (azimuth). Metals,
electricity and other magnetic disturbances can cause the compass
to point incorrectly. Compass readings should be made at least 10
feet in front of or behind the metal satellite dish and away from any
large metal object such as metal buildings, air conditioners, vehicles,
utility and power lines or electrical panels. Check compass reading
several times to reduce install time and the need to hunt the entire
southern sky for the satellite signal.
