B. Gohl
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GEOSAT
pro
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How High Up in the Sky are the Satel-
lites?
Depending on where you live, most North
American satellites will be at an elevation
angle between 30 and 60 degrees in North
America. Northern Canada and Hawaiian
elevations can be as low as 10 degrees, but
in Central American and the Caribbean, the
dishes are often aimed almost straight up
between 70 - 90 degrees!
Target Satellite Dish Elevation Angle: ___________
Please note: 97W is not the compass reading! 97W is the assigned orbital slot
which corresponds with the earth’s Longitude. The Galaxy 19 satellite is just east
of DirecTV’s main satellite at 101W.
U
se the aiming coordinates included with this system or found at http://www.
GeoSatFinder.com along with a compass and the Site Check Angle Finder found
on the last page of this manual to locate a suitable area for mounting the dish.
Where to Mount the Dish?
Compass
While facing south, hold the compass level
in the palm of your hand. With the red needle
pointed exactly at North, reference the
compass reading for your target satellite. Are
there any obvious obstructions? If the line of
sight appears clear, continue to the check the
elevation angle.
Target Satellite Compass (Azimuth) Reading:
_____________
