New To Installations... Help to Install DISH 500

dng · #1 (**permalink**) 01-05-2006, 06:53 PM

Hello,

1- Los Angeles, CA
2- DISH NETWORK 311
3- DISH 500
4- 2 Regular LNBs
5- Not Motorized
6- I want to install DISH 500, 110 & 119, Im not sure how to do this... I want to get a compass, that can help me out.. I never installed before So I'm not sure what I can do for installation to do this... any help will help.

Thank You
DNG

pmb1010 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2006, 08:19 PM

I'd read up on this site:

http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/p...th/index.shtml

Their chart at that site says for LA (I used 90210, the only LA zip code I know of :mozilla_smile: ) says to put the dish at 159 Degrees on a compass, the elevation of the dish on it's bracket at 50 degrees, and skew (rotate the dish) about 84.

I've never installed a Dish Network system, but that should be a start.
I know there is a signal locater screen on the receiver that guides you thru the setup. I was told it works real well.

dng · #3 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 11:30 AM

See, I can see about that.. but What I don't understand is the compass...
You said "Their chart at that site says for LA (I used 90210, the only LA zip code I know of ) says to put the dish at 159 Degrees on a compass, the elevation of the dish on it's bracket at 50 degrees, and skew (rotate the dish) about 84. "

No I put it on about 50 degree(*up&down*), now, on a compass what degree do i put. is it 110 or what... If someone show me a good compass to use that will show me exactly where to point... that would really help me.. I'm really new to this...

Thanks
DNG

kevision · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 11:45 AM

you point the compass so that the needle points N. Find the 159 tick on the compass and and look in that direction. find some landmarks (trees, houses, etc) that are in that direction. Point the dish that way (159). At this point dont worry about the satellites' position in space (110, 101, etc). Just find 159.

This will get you close. Be prepared to very slowly move the dish around while watching the signal meter. Fortunately, this a much easier pointing task than an FTA system.

dng · #5 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 11:55 AM

Okay thanks for that information, thats perfect, anyone have any good compass I can use....

rainman · #6 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dng

Okay thanks for that information, thats perfect, anyone have any good compass I can use....

sadoun sales them every day check his site. :mozilla_smile:

dng · #7 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rainman

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Originally Posted by dng

Okay thanks for that information, thats perfect, anyone have any good compass I can use....

sadoun sales them every day check his site. :mozilla_smile:

I know he sales them, but I'm looking to purchase one that would be good and easy for me to use, basiclly, one that will show me its 159, so i point there... and use signal meter...

Also one more question, I saw a good signal meter that shows you what signal your on.. I know there is 2 of them but they are like 450 bucks each, and If im using it once in a while and I don't need this amazing one, but I want something good thats not so professional.. anyone have anything I can purchase for a good price that will show me if I have the right signal and all..

Thanks
DNG

rainman · #8 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 12:43 PM

you really don't need a signal meter your receiver has one built in it just use it and you will be fine compass just get's you close so any will work.

dng · #9 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rainman

you really don't need a signal meter your receiver has one built in it just use it and you will be fine compass just get's you close so any will work.

Okay thanks....

What I was looking for is a Sat Compass, I saw some compass that show W, S, E, N, and nothing else.. thats why I was asking..

Thanks
DNG

rainman · #10 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 12:49 PM

use a surveyor or forestery compass they have the degrees on the face make's it alot easier got mine at wal=marts years ago.

dng · #11 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rainman

use a surveyor or forestery compass they have the degrees on the face make's it alot easier got mine at wal=marts years ago.

Thank You Very Much

DNG

dng · #12 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rainman

use a surveyor or forestery compass they have the degrees on the face make's it alot easier got mine at wal=marts years ago.

Rainman, let me ask you a question about this...

the dishnetwork says install at following
160 Azimuth,
49 Elevation,
85 Skew,

The elevation is the up and down, the azimuth is what I find on the compass, and whats the skew? and also the elevation and azimith Im right correct?

Thanks
DNG

rainman · #13 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 02:29 PM

yes you are right on azimuth and elevation. the skew is the lnb degree which on dish network i thank you must rotate dish.

pmb1010 · #14 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 03:34 PM

[quote="dngWhat I was looking for is a Sat Compass, I saw some compass that show W, S, E, N, and nothing else.. thats why I was asking..

Thanks
DNG[/quote]

Go find a Boy Scout in your neighborhood.
He'll have one and even show you how to use it.

rainman · #15 (**permalink**) 01-06-2006, 03:49 PM

[quote=pmb1010]

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Originally Posted by "dngWhat I was looking for is a Sat Compass, I saw some compass that show W, S, E, N, and nothing else.. thats why I was asking..

Thanks
DNG[/quote

Go find a Boy Scout in your neighborhood.
He'll have one and even show you how to use it.

yes that would work was a scout leader for several years when my boy's were young some of the best times in my life. =D>