Install help

[mperdue]

I installed a DISH 1000.4 today and set it up for my area.

ZIP: 46055
EL: 42 - using the top of the bracket as the indicator
AZ: 162
SK: 75 - using the point under the bolt as the indicator

I was able to locate and sync to the 72 satellite location in very short order, the new adjustments make things very easy. I couldn't get a lock on the 61.5 satellite regardless of the azimuth that I tried. Anyone have any ideas about what (other than a bad LNB) could be causing this?

Mario

 

[Jared Twomey]

LOS problem? Any trees or other obstructions in the way? And are you JUST getting the 72? If so, you may have the elevation either too high or too low. I haven't messed with a EA yet, so I can't tell you exactly which way you should go.

 

[mperdue]

There's no LOS issue, that's the reason I'm installing this dish to begin with. I have a clear, treeless view of this section of the sky from the installed location. I tried raising and lowering the elevation angle but that didn't do anything but make the 72 signal strength drop.

Mario

 

[rglore]

Cover the other two LNBs with foil to make sure you are getting the correct satellite for the LNB you are using for aiming.

 

[mperdue]

That sounds like a good idea, rglore. I'll give it a shot later today.

Mario

 

[webbydude]

Your D1K.4 is facing too far south...swing it a bit SE and drop your EL by about a degree or two. Another idea that comes to mind is to peak in on the 61.5 (port 3)

 

[mperdue]

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I finally got a chance to try again and was able to get both 61.5 and 72 showing up. I plan to do a little tweaking to get peak signals (I'm currently running 50+ on both locations) and then connect it all to my house to address my LOS problem. Of course I can't receive the channels off the 72 satellite because I don't have the new smart card yet (the person who called me from ceo@dishnetwork.com assured me that I didn't need the new cards) but that's another issue.

Mario