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valhalla360
Jun 03, 2014Navigator
Fisherguy wrote:K Charles wrote:
We have Directv in the house and used it for years in the TT. Now we have Dish in the TT. They both have a signal meter on screen and they tell you where to aim the dish when you put in the ZIP code. Why do you need a phone to aim a dish?
Ya well what's the zip code when you're camped in the middle of the bush?
I've had a dish for years, you don't "need a phone" but I thought it would make it easier than my wife in the trailer relaying what's going on the screen, thanks for your help. :R
To the other guys, thanks, will try Satellite AR.
Pick the zip code for a town within 20-30 miles and there won't be any difference in the recommended angles. It's pretty rare to not have a town within 20-30 miles in the lower 48. Even if it's 50-100 miles, that's typicaly close enough.
The problem is the box is the one that counts, so in the end, relaying the meter from the box is the best way to get a strong signal that will handle thick cloud cover or peaking between trees.
Unless we are covering a lot of miles, we usually just point it in roughly the same direction as at home and we can pick up the signal in 20-30 seconds. If I'm not sure of the direction, I have a hand bearing compass which is quicker and more accurate than the phone compass apps, I've tried.
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