GL: Fw: direct TV

John Esch johnesch at ix.netcom.com
Sat Sep 1 23:26:50 EDT 2007


>>>How do I know if I am at the outer limit and what <<
>>>is the best way to center this antenna <<
>
> Unless there are storms in the area you should not lose DirecTV signal in 
> a narrow slip.
>
> The way I line up my dish is either with a Satellite meter or using the 
> antenna strength signal in the DirecTV receiver.
> What kind (make & model) of receiver do you have? On mine a DVR (R15) or 
> an old RCA you use the menu and find  the Satellite strength meter.  Then 
> while someone watches the meter you rotate the dish both sideways and up 
> and down until you get the best strength.  In most cases you should get a 
> strength of 90+.  I've been in some areas where the nest I could get was 
> in the 80's.
>
> John Esch
> Fet-Esch,a 48' Chung Hwa Seamaster
> Currently lying North Point Marina, Winthrop Harbor, IL
> www.Fet-Esch.com


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