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Old 06-28-2009, 11:30 PM
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THIS Bird needs a large net to catch the signal

What size is your dish?
I am using a 30 inch with linear lnb.
signal is still on the low side but i am watching most channels on the bird with 50 to 60%
search for more info here at rookie. I've seen a good post about this.
but here is my 2cents worth. . .
I started with mid 90% signal on 119 and marked my dish's location with magic marker. I looked up the location settings for 119 for my lat and long. then compared with the location of 123. My dish mast has degree markings on the mast and the elevation bolts. i just started going west to where i hoped it would be, set my pansat 3500 to 123 and selected signal meter on a transponder i wanted to view the most. small movements and wait and watch meter. I hit it fairly quickly, but spend the next hour or so hoping to improve the signal.
It can be done, but dish size and proper lnb are vital

Last edited by 0391967; 06-28-2009 at 11:46 PM. Reason: This post has very good info. I took the liberty to restored it.