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Old 03-29-2011, 11:48 PM   #4
woodsters
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Originally Posted by Houndie Dog View Post
Don't know if this helps any, But when I use the tripod mounted dish instead of the one on the roof I go to this page on the directv website and type in the zipcode of where I am at and it gives you the elevation and azimuth to point the dish. Once you set the elevation it is just a matter of turning the dish to get reception. This page does work on the iphone. I am going to check out your app though...
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/custom...uestid=1389071

This is assuming you use directv but I am sure dish has a similar page.
Hope this helps.

This is how I do it as well. Works like a champ. I use the signal meter on the receiver/tv and listen to the "pinging". Once it speeds up, I go and check the strength.
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