Pointing a Satellite Dish
When pointing a satellite dish you will have to point it directly at the satellite if you want to get good reception. You will have to make sure there are no obstacles between the dish and the satellite. An obstacle can be anything that interferes with the satellites signal including houses, buildings or trees. The satellite TV signal will not pass trough these so you have to make sure the area you place the dish in is receptive before beginning installation.
If you want to correctly install a satellite dish you are going to need a compass. You need to check the azimuth and elevation and choose a location with at least one clear view. As we mentioned before, there should be no obstacles between the dish and the satellite. If you do not know if the location you are thinking of is suitable you can always ask a satellite TV dealer for advice.
If you live in the United States you should keep in mind that the satellite is always located south of Texas. This means that is you live in Florida you will need to install the dish in a location with a clear line to the southwest. Those who live in California need a clear line towards the southeast. It all depends on your location. In the southern US states the elevation angle will have to be about 60 degrees, while in the northern ones around 30.
As you install the satellite dish, you should make sure that the pole assembly is vertically plumb. If it is not aligning the dish will be very hard.
You should also make sure that the pole mount is securely fastened. If it is not secured well the pole may tilt, causing you a lot of problems. The same goes for the mount.
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