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    Newbie can't get better than 67/100 strength

    Field Strengt Meter = Good - still not the results I was looking for... I managed to disconnect the rotor and get the dish pointed exactly at SatMex 5 with the aid of a Field Strength Meter. With finger pressure on the dish, I can see a drop in the meter left & right and up & down. I am...
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    Newbie can't get better than 67/100 strength

    I guess I overpaid... Since more than one person has asked, I bought a package deal - CaptiveWorks 600s with what GoSatellite.net calls "BEST - Universal Motorized Package #6". It's actually $429.99 plus $55 shipping. At this point, I am ready to use it as a boat anchor - although...
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    Newbie can't get better than 67/100 strength

    Ready to jump off the roof. Day three: Looking for SatMex5 at 1-2 degree increments horizontally and vertically. Found: Nothing. Here is what I see on my receiver's screen: Satellite: 17.c SatMex5 116.8W Transponder: 3905/V/2963/Auto (I have tried other settings with no change)...
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    Newbie can't get better than 67/100 strength

    I bought a 33" dish with a Stab rotor quad LNB and Captive Works 600s Premium. I'm in San Diego 92103 so I figure I am at 33 degrees lat and 116.5 long with elevation at 40. Am I right? I tried to follow the directions (what little came with the package) and first find the Sat that is...