What direction should my DirecTV dish be pointed?

In general, start with a southern-pointing direction before testing. The Dish satellites are aligned to the south and will calibrate more easily when pointed in that direction.

What is the azimuth and elevation for DirecTV?

Azimuth and Elevation for DirecTV

City	Azimuth	Elevation
Columbus	207°	40.0°
Dallas	184°	51.6°
Denver	162°	43.8°
Desmoines	183°	41.3°

How do I set the elevation on my satellite dish?

If you set the front face of your dish vertical the beam elevation will be the same as the offset angle. You can use a string on a weight and put the string at the top front edge. The string should just touch at the bottom. Alternatively you might apply an inclinometer to the front side edge of the dish.

Where should my satellite dish be pointed?

The horizontal alignment refers to the position of the satellite emitting the signal. Therefore, your dish needs to point either to the east or west, in the direction where you wish to receive the signal.

How do I aim a satellite dish?

To get a satellite dish aligned correctly, you must maximise the signal on three plains. This is the left and right or east and west (azimuth) adjustment. The elevation angle which is up and down and the skew adjustment, this is angle that the LNB itself is fixed into the LNB holder.

What is directv tilt dish?

Tilt describes how low one side of the dish is compared to the other. If you put a marble on the top lip of the dish, which way would it roll? Tilt is set using the markings on the back of the mount as well. Remember, the basic settings you get from your satellite receiver or from a web site are just a start.

How do I set the angle on my satellite dish?

To set azimuth:

Use a compass to find the correct angle and move the plumb mast (the pole on which the dish is mounted) until the dish is pointing at that angle.
Check your signal strength: anything over 40 is a good signal.
Tighten all hardware.

What direction do I point my DirecTV Dish?

Use a compass to find the correct angle and move the plumb mast (the pole on which the dish is mounted) until the dish is pointing at that angle.

Check your signal strength: anything over 40 is a good signal.

Tighten all hardware.

How do I point my DirecTV satellite dish?

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just drag the map. The map display will move so that the selected point is in the centre.

Use is entirely at your own risk.

Which direction to point DirecTV Dish?

Run a Signal Test. Your TV is likely not working well and may have a “no signal” message displayed.

Access the Dish. After you test the signal,it will give you guidelines for adjusting the angle.

Point the Dish. There are two primary adjustments for the dish.

Safety Guidelines. Pointing a satellite dish may require climbing a ladder to reach the dish.

How to point DirecTV Dish?

Where to find SEC Network: DISH Network: Channel 408 (on Hopper and Joey Channel 404) Over the air: WLAP-AM 630, WBUL-FM 98.1 Satellite radio: XM Channel 191; Sirius Channel 136; Internet Channel 962