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Yes, that would certainly do it. :)
Is it just one tree? If so you can move the dish if that is the bird you are after.
...or you could try another bird to get your feet wet in FTA.
Ok I can try another here's a silly question how many sats signals can u lock on at once
 
That is kind of a loaded question....especially for a newbie. You can only lock onto one satellite at a time per receiver(unless it is dual tuner).
However, you can install multiple LNBFs on a dish and use a switch. When configured properly then the receiver with "switch" to the appropriate LNBF.
You can also have multiple dishes set up and do the same thing.
 
That is kind of a loaded question....especially for a newbie. You can only lock onto one satellite at a time per receiver(unless it is dual tuner).
However, you can install multiple LNBFs on a dish and use a switch. When configured properly then the receiver with "switch" to the appropriate LNBF.
You can also have multiple dishes set up and do the same thing.
Oh ok I was just getting info so once I lock on to a sat I just go to the reciever box and scan that sat for channels
 
If you have verified that your azimuth, elevation and lnb skew are correct then aim the dish by loosening the mount (the part that rotates on your pole) just enough to turn it. Rotate left, then right very slowly until you get a lock. If you get a lock do a blind scan and compare the channels with www.lyngsat.com, www.sathint.com or www.tvrosat.com to see what sat you are on. If you get no lock raise or lower the dish elevation a little bit and repeat the above. Movements and adjustments must be very small. After each adjustment give a few seconds for the meter or receiver to lock signal before trying again. A fraction of an inch means the difference between a strong signal and nothing at all.
I have a question on the satlink 6933 if u pick a satellite and go to tools it gives coordinates are the correct
 
Oh ok I was just getting info so once I lock on to a sat I just go to the reciever box and scan that sat for channels
Correct once you get a quality lock, yes then you can hook up your receiver and do a blind scan.
 
Ok about how many channels on galaxy W roughly
If you are talking about Galaxy 19 ku, at 97W. A little over 200.
Maybe you are confused or that was a typo.
Have you been to LyngSat
or
Satellites - North & South America
At those two you will get and idea of the satellite available to NA and what is on some of them.
Note: Some things are outdated on those web sites, and some things are very outdated. It will however give you an idea.
 
If you are talking about Galaxy 19 ku, at 97W. A little over 200.
Maybe you are confused or that was a typo.
Have you been to LyngSat
or
Satellites - North & South America
At those two you will get and idea of the satellite available to NA and what is on some of them.
Note: Some things are outdated on those web sites, and some things are very outdated. It will however give you an idea.
Oh 200 ok that works I just wanted to know how many channels that's a lot
 
Now remember most of these are foreign language and religious programming. FTA will not replace "standard" pay TV. Once you find your first satellite and start figuring this all out you will enjoy the hobby of looking around to see what you can find.
 
If you are talking about Galaxy 19 ku, at 97W. A little over 200.
Maybe you are confused or that was a typo.
Have you been to LyngSat
or
Satellites - North & South America
At those two you will get and idea of the satellite available to NA and what is on some of them.
Note: Some things are outdated on those web sites, and some things are very outdated. It will however give you an idea.
What's the difference in KU and C band is it the same satellite cause one setting says KU and the Other says C
 
Now remember most of these are foreign language and religious programming. FTA will not replace "standard" pay TV. Once you find your first satellite and start figuring this all out you will enjoy the hobby of looking around to see what you can find.
Ok that I understand LOL hell its free satellite but 200 free channels is still free now my question is on the sat meter does the higher your dB are means the closer you are to locking onto the Sat its self Like if you are at 72dB then you slight move the Dish and go up to 83dB does that mean your close to locking onto the Satellite
 
Ok that I understand LOL hell its free satellite but 200 free channels is still free now my question is on the sat meter does the higher your dB are means the closer you are to locking onto the Sat its self Like if you are at 72dB then you slight move the Dish and go up to 83dB does that mean your close to locking onto the Satellite

Most times you can lock onto a channel with a lower signal level. However, the higher the better. Once you find the satellite, you can play with it to achieve the highest signal possible. The stronger the signal, the less chance there is of the channel breaking up or dropping out during bad weather. There are other factors that cause problems, but you can look at those later. Right now, I'd be interested in getting some watchable channels and then see what develops with them.

97W has some good C-Band channels as well, like Grit, Laff, Justice, Escape, Bounce and several others, but it will take a bigger dish to receive those. Worth while investment, if you have the room for a BUD. Happy Hunting !
 
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Two different readings on the meter. The Signal Strength or Intensity SNR reading just means "a signal is detected" and you are connected to a working LNB, but the higher the dB, doesn't mean that the dish is aimed at the correct satellite or the polarity skew (LNBF rotation) is properly set.

Pay close attention to the Signal Quality or BER meter reading. You MUST have selected an active transponder for the satellite that you are trying to find. Once this transponder is detected, the Signal Quality or BER reading will lock and display a reading. If the active transponder is not detected, you are not locked on the satellite. Use the Signal Quality or BER meter reading to detect the correct satellite and optimize reflector aiming and LNBF skew.
 
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Two different readings on the meter. The Signal Strength or Intensity SNR reading just means "a signal is detected" and you are connected to a working LNB, but the higher the dB, doesn't mean that the dish is aimed at the correct satellite or the polarity skew (LNBF rotation) is properly set.

Pay close attention to the Signal Quality or BER meter reading. You MUST have selected an active transponder for the satellite that you are trying to find. Once this transponder is detected, the Signal Quality or BER reading will lock and display a reading. If the active transponder is not detected, you are not locked on the satellite. Use the Signal Quality or BER meter reading to detect the correct satellite and optimize reflector aiming and LNBF skew.
Oh ok so the higher dB means nothing unless your locked onto a satellite itself. So once you get signal quality your basically locked on the satellite
 
Ok when searching for the sat do I have to adjust the frequency or does the sat automatically find it
Anytime you are after a new satellite, you need to enter in a good, current, known frequency. Your meter may already have some in there, but they could be wrong or out of date.
You can check Lyngsat and sathint, but those are not always perfectly up to date either.
When you find a satellite you are after feel free to ask here if xxxxx is a current good transponder.
Polarity and SR(Symbol Rate) must be correct also. :)
 
Anytime you are after a new satellite, you need to enter in a good, current, known frequency. Your meter may already have some in there, but they could be wrong or out of date.
You can check Lyngsat and sathint, but those are not always perfectly up to date either.
When you find a satellite you are after feel free to ask here if xxxxx is a current good transponder.
Polarity and SR(Symbol Rate) must be correct also. :)
Well I'm in Det MI and I'm trying to find the frequency for galaxy 19
 
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