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Note
• The arrow on the compass in this
illustration indicates the 135 ° azimuth
from the example on the previous page.
Find the satellite direction with the azimuth:
The azimuth
is a compass heading used to determine
the direction of
the satellite relative to your house.
Once you know where the
satellite is located you can choose an installation
site that has an
unobstructed
view of the satellite.
1
Take a compass outdoors.
Hold it level to allow the needle to
rotate freely.
2
Rotate the compass until the dial aligns with the magnetic
needle which is pointing
North.
3
The compass dial has numbers
ranging
from 0° to 360 °. Find the
azimuth coordinate you recorded
on the previous
page on the
compass dial.
Azimuth
4
Look in the direction of the azimuth.
The satellite is located in the direction
you are facing. Continue
with
the instnlctions
on the next page to find the elevation
of the satellite.
(continued)
Chapter 2: Locating the Satellite
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