FaT Air,
I've closed up shop for tonight. The frustration level was increasing and I've been at this since 9:30 AM.
I can't imagine why this dish isn't working. I've been working on this for a week now.
My first set up in 1991 was a 9 foot Radio Shack deal and I had it up and running in two days.
Of course analog satellites were easier to find.
To answer your question, the feedhorn probe was in its proper H and V modes when needed.
N6BY,
I have the dish set at 42 degrees, I rounded off the latitude and checked it several times during the day...never changed.
gpflepson,
Thanks for the suggestion for the level. I've been using the Stanley smartphone bubble level that Brian recommended, along with an inclinometer.
Thanks to all of you who offered help. Looks like I'm going to continue to need it. Today was a BIG disappointment.
John