DIRECTV satellite 101°
Mission antenna coverage map
DIRECTV satellite 119°
Mission antenna coverage map
The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 101° and 119°. The Mission
antenna will not operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available.
The Mission antenna is not compatible with 110° or KA-band satellites 99° and 103°.
Refer to the figure below for an operational coverage map of satellite 101° and 119°.
Satellite coverage maps are based on level, stationary operation.
Reception
interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.
DIRECTV satellite 101°
&
119° coverage map
Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.
Turn on receiver and television set. The antenna must be connected to a
receiver plugged into 120VAC.
Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu screens on the television.
These screens are available with or without the dish finding the signal.
Turn the power switch on for the antenna. Within 10–15 seconds the dish will
begin moving and should make one or two revolutions during startup. During
this process it is normal to hear a slight grinding sound as the unit checks its
rotational limits. This does not harm the unit. A stationary system will now
begin searching for satellite. An in-motion system will pause to acquire GPS
.
Once the dish begins its search, it pauses on signals long enough to
determine which satellite it has found. The antenna may move off the signal
in an effort to verify the signal and should return shortly.
If you do not have signal, see “Troubleshooting” on page 17.
Because the Mission antenna uses information from the last location
where it was on signal, satellite acquisition may take longer if the dish is
inactive over long distance traveling.
For an in-motion system, after it has verified the correct satellite, it will
continue to track the signal. The unit will go into “Sleep Mode” if the vehicle
is stationary for 6 minutes. This involves a quick verification process where
signal may be lost, then return to the signal and be silent. If the vehicle
begins moving greater than 10 MPH, the in-motion Mission will resume
tracking mode.
For smoother operation, use your on-screen guide to locate your channel
rather than “channel surfing.”
Note:
there are certain areas within the U.S. where the Mission antenna may
experience limited or no coverage of the 129° satellite for HD programming. DISH
home coverage has the same limitations. Problem areas include Washington,
Oregon and California, but limited coverage may extend past these areas. Contact
DISH for additional coverage questions (888-825-2557).
The Mission antenna is designed to be maintenance free. However, it is a good
idea to clean the dome from time to time with a soft cloth, water and dish soap.
DIRECTV Satellite Coverage
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Operating the Mission Antenna
