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DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna
Finding Suitable
Antenna Site
A suitable antenna site requires an unobstructed view of the
southern sky, a stable antenna mounting surface, a distance of
100-ft or less for R G 6 cable from your antenna to your
receiver, and grounding nearby.
NOTE: It'
NOTE: If you are replacing an 18" dish
with a new Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna,
be sure to check for the required 18°
clearance. If you do not have the
required clearance, you should use
a different location.
s important to estimate the cable length at this point.
The DIR ECTV satellites are located in the southern sky above
the Equator. The location for your antenna must have
elevation-angle clearance (above the horizon) and 18° span
clearance (from 101WL to 119WL) for an unobstructed view to
all three satellite locations. Northern border states have
elevation readings toward 30° and southern border states
toward 60°.
STEP
2
Sat A, 101WL with
Transponders
# 1 to # 32
Sat C, 110WL with
Converted Transponders
# 8, #10, #12
Sat B , 119WL with
Transponders
# 22 to # 32
No trees, leaves, buildings can be in the line-of-sight
between antenna and satellites.
Due to the many configurations possible, mast-mounting hardware is not included. Be sure you have the necessary mounting hardware before you begin.
Optional mounting kits are available at your local electronics store. B elow are potential mounting sites.
Stucco Exterior Wall
Wooden R ail
Chimney
Ground
If you live on the West Coast, the
satellites will be to the south-southeast.
If you live on the East Coast, the
satellites will be to the southwest.
