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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    Thanks for all the good information guys. I'll give you an update when/if I attempt to install.
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    Prime, When it is required for you to install more than one sat to get all the signals, do they charge you more for the install?
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    HD - I'll keep that in mind. I got a hole in the canopy and I'll use the advice given here to assess the site and see how likely it is the work. I wish satellite tv worked like satellite radio!
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    Tomorrow Morning I get DN Installed

    I like your pictures. What are those other 4 dishes for?
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    primestar31, Thanks for the info, I'll give that a try. I happen to have a Suunto Clinometer (I am a forester). I think I have a clear shot at the right bearing, but I have not checked the angle with the clino yet. On your lot, are your dishes being blocked by the trees at all, or did you...
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    I guess you get what you pay for. It's incredible how many horror stories about free installs are on this forum. How much does it cost to hire a qualified installer to preform a site survey and/or install? I guess in my case with the potential tree blockage that would be the way to go.
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    Interesting graphic. Maybe there is hope!
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    So, you are saying if the dish is pointed at trees, the signal may actually be coming from above the trees? That would explain some nearby dishes that appear to be pointed right at trees.
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    Noob asks about LOS and trees

    Hello! Currently I am a cable customer with an HDTV and roughly 25 HD channels from my cable company. I'd like more HD channels and am considering the switch to satellite. I have a semi-wooded lot. I've used my compass to get an idea where the dish would be aiming and I believe I have a...