Dish Network DishPro User Manual page 63

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these angles. With a compass, find the required azimuth angle. Then, use
the elevation angle to find out how high the satellites are in the sky from
your location.
Make sure nothing blocks the line of sight to the satellites.
2. Make sure nothing blocks the line of sight to the satellites. Mount the
mast to a solid surface so that the dish antenna cannot move or be bumped
out of adjustment. Keep in mind that physical and environmental
conditions can block your satellite dish's ability to receive a clear satellite
signal. Make sure you mount the dish so there are no obstacles between
the dish and the satellite. This will help keep the signal strength will
remain strong even in bad weather. Obstacles that can block the signal
include eaves and overhangs on your building or house, wind, plant
growth, and deterioration of the mounting surface. Never mount to a tree.
NO
3. Align the top part of the mast so that it is absolutely vertical, as shown
below. If the top part of the mast is off vertical by only a few degrees, it
will be difficult or maybe even impossible for you to find the satellites.
Take at least two readings with a bubble level, on the upper mast, that are
90 degrees apart from one another.
YES
Top Part
of Mast
Bubble Level
Mast
Mounting the Dish
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