Problem getting 119 using Birdog satellite Finder

[tonyca]

I am trying to point my a dish to sat 119 using birdog usb 3.0 sat finder. The problem is that I can only find 110 but can't find 119 which is really strange. I am using an 18" dish. You help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[RandallA]

You need a D500 dish for 119 and 110. A 18'' dish will only get you a single satellite location.

 

[tonyca]

can I use the 18" dish to get only 119? That's what I am trying to get. Thanks.

 

[RandallA]

can I use the 18" dish to get only 119? That's what I am trying to get. Thanks.

Yes, you can use a 18'' just to get a satellite location. If you get 110, just swing the dish to the right (if standing behind the dish) or to the West and you'll find 119.

 

[tonyca]

that's I tried but nothing. I can't find it using the bridog meter. I tried moving the dish a tiny bit to the right but nothing is being found for the 119. This is really strange.

 

[RandallA]

that's I tried but nothing. I can't find it using the bridog meter. I tried moving the dish a tiny bit to the right but nothing is being found for the 119. This is really strange.

Do you have a receiver? Try going to the dish point screen. Menu, 6, 1, 1 and select 119 TP11. Have someone tell with a phone read you the Signal strength at the TV. What elevation are you using?

 

[rcdallas]

You have to lower your elevation as well as move it to the right.

Goto point dish screen - menu 6-1-1 and choose dish 300 sat 119 and put in your zip code to find your peak angles in order to give you a ball park of where to set your dish at.

 

[rcdallas]

Looks like we nailed it at the same time Randall

 

[RandallA]

Looks like we nailed it at the same time Randall

:up

 

[tonyca]

Thanks for the help guys. I will try it with the receiver today to see if I could get anything. I am using Birdog USB 3.0. I guess this machine is not that accurate. I thought it would be easier and better to use it than to use the receiver.

 

[IIP]

I am using Birdog USB 3.0. I guess this machine is not that accurate. I thought it would be easier and better to use it than to use the receiver.

A Birdog works just fine (great, in fact) to pick up DN 119. You just don't have your dish angles correct. NOTE: the top of your mast must be plumb (level in both directions) in order for the zip code database settings to mean anything.

 

[tonyca]

I can use the zip code claculator because I am in Canada. I was able to get 119 before using a Dish Network receiver connected to a TV.