Adjusting The Dish For HD Channels

[Robel]

What would be the best way to adjust the dish for the HD signal? Horizontal, vertical or tilt?

I get mid 80's to mid 90's on the other two satellites but, only mid 60's on a clear day on the 101.

Thanks

 

[charper1]

Set the skew (tilt) exactly as per the spec and leave it alone.

Make sure you have ZERO line of sight issues.

Next make sure your mount is true, plumb and level on all sides.

If the above is done correctly, then the elevation should be exactly per spec also.

Then only adjust the azimuth as needed, allowing a few seconds between each adjustment for the signal to level out. Use a marker to note where you started.

 

[Robel]

I said 101.... I meant 110..

sorry

 

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

Same answer that charper1 posted above.

-Robert

 

[charper1]

Are you using the newer PhaseIII dish or the older PhaseII

 

[Robel]

Oval-3 is all I know.

 

[charper1]

OK that is the PhaseIII, same instructions apply, but just ruling out any older PhaseII issues.

 

[Robel]

So, the tilt and the elevation should be fine..

It's the azimuth that needs adjustment.

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.