go to Dishpointer.com and type in your location and it will give you details on Elevation and Skew and Azimuth, also uses google maps of your location and a handy line of sight on 119, you could just zoom in on that find some landmarks on the map that the line crosses through and aim dish in that direction chances are you'll catch a signal. But using a meter is easiest and best way.
A Satbuddy will also give you the Elevation, Skew and AZ info if you put in the zip code.
And if you are getting signal from the meter and not the receiver, did you run a Check switch first?.