Recent content by oldsatguy

Thanks Zynergi. That reminds me of first time I installed the 3-LNB dish. I didn't realize the azimuth changed and tried to align using the single LNB azimuth. The meter came up with a signal just right. But "Wrong." It didn't work until I realized I had to change azimuth. Everything...

Ok, I'm convinced. I'm looking at a DTV-AT9-SB Short Brace and a DTV-AT9-LB Long Brace. Intuitively, I think I should place the Short Brace directly below the J-Mount Mast on a roof mounting for support on "sagging" and place the Long Brace off to the side to help limit wobbling/shaking. Sound...

This event regarding wind brings up a question. First, I have been a DirecTV customer since 1996. I have installed all my own systems and have installed systems for friends, relatives and family members. None of these have resulted in changes in alignment due to wind over these years. I'm...

The DirecTV Antenna Installation Manual for the Slimline states in seveal areas, "Set the in-line signal meter for 101 degrees RHCP reception <or in some cases 119 degrees) (13 volts with no 22 KHz tone). An alternative method is to select 101 degree (119 degree) satellite and an odd numbered...