Aiming Directv 5lnb without using 119?

ubugarrity · #1 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008, 11:58 AM

I'm upgrading my Directv to HD. I bought the signal meter and 5 LNB dish. I knew I could not get the 119 but I don't need anything broadcast from it and its not going to be used too much longer. Anyway, the instructions for setting up the dish use the 119 to align it. I can definetly see the 99, 101 and 103. The 110 is questionable but I don't really need anthing from that one either. The dish is installed and I have the signal from the 101. I'm waiting for the new HD reciever to get here. So finally my question is can I align the dish with just the 3 sats? And without an expensive meter? Any help would be appreciated.

William Eng · #2 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ubugarrity

I'm upgrading my Directv to HD. I bought the signal meter and 5 LNB dish. I knew I could not get the 119 but I don't need anything broadcast from it and its not going to be used too much longer. Anyway, the instructions for setting up the dish use the 119 to align it. I can definetly see the 99, 101 and 103. The 110 is questionable but I don't really need anthing from that one either. The dish is installed and I have the signal from the 101. I'm waiting for the new HD reciever to get here. So finally my question is can I align the dish with just the 3 sats? And without an expensive meter? Any help would be appreciated.

Yes and Yes. A little trial and error will save you the expense of getting a meter that you are only going to use once.