Dish alignment struggles

[csr44]

I have what I believe is a 1000.2 Turbo hd dish, connecting to a vip211k receiver. My dish has the WA 3 receiver LNB. I'm trying to find 119 on transponder 11, but no signal at all. I use the Az, El settings recommended for the 49812 area code, but nothing? I tried on 110 and managed to pickup 129, but it was so touchy it would not stay locked. I'm also switching the 211 from my home dish, which is EA for the cabin setup, WA. I hooked my RG6 up to port 1 on the LNB, do I need to be using tin foil on the two outer LNB's?

 

[dvrexpander]

If you set the skew properly and the elevation it should be just a matter of turning it right and left as long as there is a clear Line of Sight. Target 119 and Transponder 16 to get the thing locked and then check the other sats after you tighten it down some to see if they are picking up.

 

[csr44]

My line of sight may not be perfect, some trees about 50 yards away maybe too tall?

 

[rusty813]

I dont think the tree should be much a factor, as I have some trees in my neighbor yard that is a good 100 ft tall, i wish I could chop it down. I live in hawaii use a dish 1000.2 wa, it was difficult picking up the 129 signal at all. My question when you go to the signal screen does it show a red bar on the 110 and says something like this this wrong sat 129. If so run a check switch, and everything should be all good after that. That is what I did, after I found 129 sat showing on the 110, then everything should be working fine.

 

[TechWriter]

Make sure your 1000.2 is mounted on a perfectly level mast or tripod. Then get a decent sat meter.

 

[csr44]

I did get the red bar and "wrong" sat 129? I will try check switch again. thanks.

 

[satnewb]

If you're hitting 129 when looking for 110 you're pointed too low. Need to raise your elevation up (start at about a 4 degree increase and go up from there if need be) and aim more to the left.

 

[garys]

I'd cover both outside lnbs and look for 119.

 

[csr44]

Thanks, I also picked up Sat finder ( Radio shack version) to see if I can lock on easier.


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[rusty813]

so the check switch didnt help?

 

[csr44]

I have the mount straight in both directions, check switch was performed but I don't think I paused long enough from what I'm reading when I was trying to adjust my azimuth? I was making small quick movements. My location calls for AZ 225.4, 29 EL & 27 Skew. I will go back up on Thurs. with the cheapo meter and see if I can get it right this time.

Also, I read that I should disconnect the sat line into the receiver and run check switch to reset first? I did not do this.

Thanks.

 

[TechWriter]

My location calls for AZ 225.4, 29 EL & 27 Skew.

If you are in the ZIP code 49812 area, then these settings are incorrect for a Western Arc 1000.2 dish.

See page 15 in http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/...SH_1000.2_Installation_Guide_(_151255)[4].pdf

Your settings should be:
AZ = 224
EL = 28
Skew = 117

 

[satnewb]

You beat me to it. His elevation is close enough but the skew is way off.

 

[csr44]

On the skew, I assume that 117 would be standing behind, so I would rotate to 117 or clockwise?

thanks.

 

[satnewb]

There should be a red mark in the skew plate. Set the mark at 117.

 

[csr44]

I was able to find 119 & 129, but cannot find 110 for the life of me!

 

[the mack]

run check switch and post back the order the satellites are listed.

119 should be first, then 110, followed by 129.

if you get anything other then 119 first your alingment is off.

 

[csr44]

I have 129 on port one, 119 on port 2 & conn on port three?

 

[satnewb]

More up. More left.

 

[csr44]

When you say left, is that standing behind? Thanks.