Ok, im at a loss so hopefully someone here can help. I have a tailgater with a 211k now working. I have a seasonal so I am trying to switch to a 1000.2 hd dish on a tripod to make things easier for my wife. I cannot get even a hint of a signal with the new dish. I have an analog meter and the elevation and skew are what the installation manual claim. I even bought a second lnb just to be safe.Today I used a phone app to get tje dish close then used the meter to hone in on the signal. Then I unplugged my 211k for 15 minutes and ran a check switch but nothing. I have been at this for a few weekends now. Does anyone have any suggestions before I pay dish to line this thing up. I dont think this is that difficult but apparently im wrong. Also I am in grayling mi for the install

I'm a DTV guy, but maybe this part is similar. Does Dish have an on-screen meter like Direct? Perhaps that would be easier than a hand-held.Also, 'sweeping the sky' in a small arc, then changing elevation slightly, repeat, is sometimes what I have to do. Are you using the correct indicator on the dish for elevation? I found myself reading that wrong. If this is HD, a plumb mast is very important.

Mast is plumb. And I think im reading all measurements correctly. I watched a video on YouTube showing set up and I did the same. I even checked out someone elses dish near me and they have the same settings. And it seems to be in the same direction I am trying. I feel the issue is in the 211k. I read they are finicky when setting up

It is important that the tripod mast be as near perfectly vertical as possible for the elevation, azimuth, and skew marks to be accurate.Make sure you have a high quality coax cable.I put everything at the correct (for the area) settings and use a meter like yours to maximize the signal while "tweaking" the dish. Sometimes got it fairly quickly. Sometimes a long time if at all. Bought a Tailgater and have not regretted it.

I use a good sat meter but they can cost $$$. Since this is a seasonal site, why not call a local sat dealer and have them install the dish.

Here are a couple of dumb questions:1. Are you using true or magnetic azimuth for setup?2. Are you sure the cable input on your rig is correct? I have read here of one mislabeled, and at least one with a bad internal cable.

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jjotmo
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
Camper is setup for satellite. I have a tailgater working right now but want to have a regular dish so I dont have to put it away every week. I will recheck plumb and all settings.
Gonzo42
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
Here are a couple of dumb questions:

1. Are you using true or magnetic azimuth for setup?

2. Are you sure the cable input on your rig is correct? I have read here of one mislabeled, and at least one with a bad internal cable.
TechWriter
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
I use a good sat meter but they can cost $$$. Since this is a seasonal site, why not call a local sat dealer and have them install the dish.
BB_TX
Nomad
Jun 13, 2014
It is important that the tripod mast be as near perfectly vertical as possible for the elevation, azimuth, and skew marks to be accurate.
Make sure you have a high quality coax cable.
I put everything at the correct (for the area) settings and use a meter like yours to maximize the signal while "tweaking" the dish. Sometimes got it fairly quickly. Sometimes a long time if at all. Bought a Tailgater and have not regretted it.
jjotmo
Explorer
Jun 13, 2014
Mast is plumb. And I think im reading all measurements correctly. I watched a video on YouTube showing set up and I did the same. I even checked out someone elses dish near me and they have the same settings. And it seems to be in the same direction I am trying. I feel the issue is in the 211k. I read they are finicky when setting up
2oldman
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2014
I'm a DTV guy, but maybe this part is similar. Does Dish have an on-screen meter like Direct? Perhaps that would be easier than a hand-held.

Also, 'sweeping the sky' in a small arc, then changing elevation slightly, repeat, is sometimes what I have to do. Are you using the correct indicator on the dish for elevation? I found myself reading that wrong. If this is HD, a plumb mast is very important.

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