Dish 1000.2

Wow.....

I am not suggesting he align with a smartphone. He's obviously already aligned, but is blocked by trees or some other obstruction. The smartphone app (DP Pro in my case) would allow him to more easily pick a spot with a clear shot to the satellites, after which he could align as he has in the past.

I'm also thinking he's in Alabama? Why in the world won't the Western Arc sats work for him there????

Sorry, but you have me really confused.

TechWriter wrote:

Kenc_AL wrote:
After third try in trees last night I have low signal strength as follows (110W - 20; 119W – 24; 129W – 0) I do not have a smart phone – thus not their application. I am trying to shoot through hole in trees. I use web site - www.dishpointer.com to get information which is Elevation 37.6 . . .

Good luck aligning your dish with just a smart phone. I don't have those kind of skills and use a good sat meter.

Anyway, you're using the wrong dish (1000.2) for your location. The 1000.2 is shipped as a Western Arc (sats 110, 119, 129) dish which is generally good for west of the Mississippi (a generalization).

However, for your location you should be using the Eastern Arc sats (61.5, 72, and 77).

Why?

Elevation -- for Wedowee, AL the Eastern Arc sats are at about 49 degrees while the Western Arc sats (what you're using) are at 37 degrees. That's a 12 degree difference -- making it easier to aim over trees.

Don't change to DirecTV, change you 1000.2.

It can be "upgraded" to use Eastern Arc sats. Check eBay. Here's a description of the Eastern Arc Twin LNB upgrade.