How to Align a Satellite TV

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Once the dish antenna is installed, it needs to be aligned so it catches the signal transmitted from the satellite. In addition to receiving the signal, alignment of the dish needs to be tweaked for better quality reception. Similarly, the receiver needs to be tuned so that it works in tandem with the dish. Follow these steps to align your satellite TV.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Signal meter
• Pliers/screwdriver

1. Set up the dish antenna.

2. Adjust the low-noise block/feedback (LNBF) horn by slightly loosening the nuts and gently moving the dish from left to right.

3. Use the coaxial to connect the receiver to the dish LNBF.

4. Connect the receiver to your television set.

5. Switch on the television and the receiver.

6. Refer to the receiver manual for initial set up.

7. Determine the elevation level appropriate for your location and identify the elevation indicator on the dish. Adjust the elevation of the dish by loosening the elevation nuts and gently moving the dish up and down. The elevation indicator should line up with the elevation number for your location to adjust the dish properly.

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