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    Tuning Directv Sat 99 and 103 with AIM METER

    Sounds like I need to change the dish itself and try better. I've got a new one on the way and we'll give it a try plus redoing the dithering and see what I can get. Also, I'll redo the tilt by a little bit each side of the correct setting. It should be simple but I guess I'm missing...
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    Tuning Directv Sat 99 and 103 with AIM METER

    I've made a few adjustments on the skew also but that doesn't have any affect on the 99 or 103 transponders. Guess I need to find another dish to try. Anything else? Yes, the AIM is very simple to use. It walks you through the entire process and gives you the fine tuning adjustments which is...
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    Tuning Directv Sat 99 and 103 with AIM METER

    Ok. But when I go to the satellite reading under the test section. I get a lock on 99 and 103 but the transponders are all around 50 to 60 and making fine adjustments doesn't seem to matter. Also there will only be the even (18v) on the 99 and mostly the same on 103a & b. I pick out the...
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    Tuning Directv Sat 99 and 103 with AIM METER

    I'm an RV person and have had trouble with my Birdog Ultra getting my Slimline SWiM 3LNB dish mounted on a tripod to pick up the 99 and 103 signals. So I picked up an AIM meter and it seems real straight forward to use, EXCEPT, I can't get enough signal on the 99 and 103 satellites to bring in...