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Originally Posted by hpf
Many thanks.
My Longitude is 71.4W. AMC6 (72W) is the closest one. But AMC6 has no Ku band channel.
I use angle locator for the plumb it seems right. |
AMC6 has a
powerhouse of a Ku band channel: Gospel Broadcasting Network on 12144 V (2573 - 3/4). I get it so strong, it makes my fillings rattle.
Figuring your "true south" at about 195 degrees magnetic, I'd try setting the motor to zero, swinging the motor to 195 deg on your compass, setting your dish elevation to 38.5 degrees and your motor elevation to 42, then use USALS in your receiver to steer the dish to AMC6. Haul the receiver and TV out to the dish and make sure you're on 12144 V, then loosen the motor mount on the pole and move the entire
installation dish and motor in t-i-n-y steps until your signal and quality meters on your TV reach top signal. You can then further fine-tune things by adjusting your dish elevation for best signal.
As many others told me, you've got to get the true-south sat. set up before you proceed. Also, my angle finder ended up being about 2-3 degrees off, so you might want to go get a "torpedo" level from your hardware store.
Good luck!
Bob