if you think you're close do a blind scan...let it scan all and see what comes up. Then we know where you are in the arc
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if you think you're close do a blind scan...let it scan all and see what comes up. Then we know where you are in the arc
A Meter will pick up any Sat Signal, Linear or Circular. It's possible the you found Nimiq 1,3 at 91 west, it's very powerfull.
I'm scanning right now. I just got rid of a 13 t.v. too 
. That would have been nice to drag out with me.
. That would have been nice to drag out with me.
Signal Strength just shows that there is Power going to the LNB, Quality is what counts.
Make sure you have a Live Transponder selected in the Setup Menu when trying to find the Sat.
Make sure you have a Live Transponder selected in the Setup Menu when trying to find the Sat.
As I stated earlier, there were some little dings in the dish.
Judging by the fact that I was getting a signal with the meter, does that mean that the dish is still functional?
Judging by the fact that I was getting a signal with the meter, does that mean that the dish is still functional?
Have you tried this page....
Satellite Look Angles Satellite Heading Calculator Azimuth Elevation Skew Tilt LNBF Latitude and Longitude values
Since you are not motorized, don't forget to properly Skew the LNB for the Sat you are aiming for.
Satellite Look Angles Satellite Heading Calculator Azimuth Elevation Skew Tilt LNBF Latitude and Longitude values
Since you are not motorized, don't forget to properly Skew the LNB for the Sat you are aiming for.
SpiffWilkie,
I had purchased a Digiwave 36" back in May with small dents and it had to be returned. See the discussion below.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-ai...ng-trouble-setting-up-system.html#post1373627
I had purchased a Digiwave 36" back in May with small dents and it had to be returned. See the discussion below.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-ai...ng-trouble-setting-up-system.html#post1373627
Yeah, I saw that thread. I'm hoping that's not the case with me. I'm assuming that since I'm getting a signal with the meter, that the dish is still good. If that's not the case, can somebody please correct me?
On a side note, I remembered today that I can use one of the screens from my portable DVD player as a monitor and take that and the receiver out with me to aim the dish. Unfortunately, I don't have a small length of RG6 cable. Would using a 5 or 6 foot section of RG59 cause issues with the signal, or should I just stick with the long section for the testing as well?
Thanks,
Steve
O.k. It's time for dinner but one more quick update (I don't know who will be happier when this dish get's set up, me or you guys 
). I took everything outside and re-aligned the dish with the meter. I got it to the point where I couldn't squeeze one more bit of signal out of it. I moved it every which way I could a fraction of a millimeter and the meter went down, so I'm confident I have a strong signal where I am pointed. After dinner I'll run out and pop in some transponders and see if I can finally get a channel! Whew...
On a side note, can I use the receiver with the meter still in-line or do I need to remove it before I try to scan? (Of course I'll take it off when I finalize the install)
). I took everything outside and re-aligned the dish with the meter. I got it to the point where I couldn't squeeze one more bit of signal out of it. I moved it every which way I could a fraction of a millimeter and the meter went down, so I'm confident I have a strong signal where I am pointed. After dinner I'll run out and pop in some transponders and see if I can finally get a channel! Whew...On a side note, can I use the receiver with the meter still in-line or do I need to remove it before I try to scan? (Of course I'll take it off when I finalize the install)
There will be NO Stopping for Dinner!!!!
You should be OK with the Meter InLine.
What Sat do you think you're pointed to?
You should be OK with the Meter InLine.
What Sat do you think you're pointed to?
I am. I still don't know if my LNB is skewed properly. There aren't any reference markings on it that I can find.
Just to confirm, your Dish is Not Motorized.
Proper skew is a must, re-read the set up page...
Satellite Look Angles Satellite Heading Calculator Azimuth Elevation Skew Tilt LNBF Latitude and Longitude values
Below the Map, there is an example showing Skew
Proper skew is a must, re-read the set up page...
Satellite Look Angles Satellite Heading Calculator Azimuth Elevation Skew Tilt LNBF Latitude and Longitude values
Below the Map, there is an example showing Skew
Thanks for the tip those portable DVD players what a fantastic idea for next time. We were able to get signals from circular birds because of the stronger signals but no signals from linear satellites.
Yup, non motorized. I was actually aiming for 87w, not 97w. I aimed it last night and my memory sucks. I still can't get any sort of signal on the receiver. Arggh...
Is 87 west Your True South Sat? If so, no Skew is needed.
List you LNB setting in the Sat Setup Menu.
List you LNB setting in the Sat Setup Menu.
Between the Receiver output to TV input is Usually channel 3 or 4 so RG59 works fine --- even 200 feet. BUT NOT BETWEEN THE LNB AND THE RECEIVER! Since most people do not expalain the difference I had to shout!
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