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So what does the 5 get that the 3 won't? That looks the same as this one, yes? Directv Sl3 Slimline 4out Ka/ku Slim Line LNB (Sl3)

Crap, ok I guess I'll order one. If I get an sl5 so I get local HD channels, do I have to have a power inverter or a sup or can I just direct cable to the receiver? This is the one I was thinking about: KaKu LNB 5 for Slimline Dish Directv Brand

Both of them only have a single port.

I have two LNBs, one is a swm, the other is not. However, I don't have a power inserter. I am wondering however if the non-swm LNB is faulty cuz I ain't getting anything.

I think I'm about to give up. I've set it up as 3 lnb, multi switch, elevation and tilt set to what the receiver says and azimuth set at 215 according to a compass on my phone. If I go to singal meters I get nothing, even slowly changing azimuth in both directions in case my compass is off. I've...

In the satellite setup, if I'm using a sl3, what do I put as switch type. Do I set to multi-switch since this is not a swim LNB? If so, I don't have to have a 4x4 switch do I? Straight coax to receiver? Thanks!

Ok, I think I've refreshed my memory. Azimuth it's rotation on the pole. Elevation is up and down angle. Tilt is the vertical rotation of the dish. The remaining question is do I go with what that site says or what my menu says. I'm guessing my menu.

The settings on that site are not close to what the receiver shows are correct. The site shows: Elevation: 51.1° Azimuth (true): 193.1° Azimuth (magn.): 198.3° LNB Skew [?]: 11.0° The settings from the menu show: Azimuth: 215° Elevation: 48° Tilt: 64° So, what do I go with?

I think I've absolutely lost my mind since it's been so long since I've done this. I found the settings in the menu which shows azimuth, elevation and tilt. Which adjustments are each of those? I've gone brain dead!!!

I went to that site and it gives azimuth but not tilt and rotation.

Actually the zip is 31052.

I'm going in a hunting trip this weekend close to home and am taking a spare slimline dish and HD DVR receiver with me. I've done this before and been able to point it correctly to get all of my HD network and local channels with strong signals. However, I can't remember how I figured out using...

It's not that I necessarily want to be dead on, I just want the blasted locals to come on.

After working on it some more using the adjusters, this is what I have. Keep in mind I have no meter but I am wondering if this shows hope if I did have one. I am still getting searching for satellite however on locals.

So even though the 99 and 103 sats are getting a LITTLE strength, that doesn't mean there is hope to dial them in.