When I first got mine I set it up in my driveway to test it out. I had a clear southern view and pointed it in an approx southern direction (handle pointing north). It did not find any satellites. I disconnected power from the receiver and re-positioned the Tailgater to point directly south. Rebooted the receiver and voila it found the Sats. Might just be a coincidence but from then on I made sure it pointed south and I have had no issues with it. I did have to send back my receiver as that did develop some issues.