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Yes, the Dish Pointer apps works well on both Android and Apple platforms. Just understand that it is only as accurate as the phones compass (generally bad!) so while it is a great indication of where the satellites are generally located, it's not perfect.

Thanks, Dutch, looks like I will have to spring for the 60 dollar one and sell my 20 dollar one at a yard sale.:)

Lipets wrote:
ok looks straight forward, thanks for the input.

Anyone use dishpointer app on your smartphone

The app doesn't work on my phone, but I do use the dishpointer.com website to get my settings and azimuth view.

Horizon170 wrote:
Dutch, do you ever cover any two of your LNBF wave guides with aluminum foil and zero in on one particular satellite with the third one? I read where one person did this to simplify the aiming setup.

I did that at one time when I was using a cheap analog signal meter on the eastern arc, but since I switched to a meter that identifies the satellites, I haven't needed to.

ok looks straight forward, thanks for the input.

Anyone use dishpointer app on your smartphone

Dutch, do you ever cover any two of your LNBF wave guides with aluminum foil and zero in on one particular satellite with the third one? I read where one person did this to simplify the aiming setup.

All I do to change the LNBF's is remove the two self-tapping Phillips head screws that secure the LNBF to the arm adapter, unscrew the coax, and reverse the process with the other LNBF. After the change, it is necessary to run the "Check switch" utility on whichever receiver is being used, so it will pick up the new satellite info. The only tool I use for the 4-5 minute swap is a small pocket screwdriver.

For dialing in the dish aiming, I use an SF-500 Digital Satellite Signal Meter. There are several vendors selling them, so this link may not be the best price. I particularly like the SF-500 because it identifies specific satellites, and sounds a tone when you have a signal lock. A compass and angle/elevation gauge are also handy tools for finding the right direction and holes through the trees when necessary. I haven't found eastern arc aiming to be much more difficult than western arc aiming using the meter.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
I've never done an antenna setup and used the 2 different arm/LNB setup so we will have to wait to hear from Dutch to see what needs to be done.

Both my arms are the same length but I find it easier to reach to change arms rather than change LNB on one arm. Personal preference I guess.
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Lipets wrote:
THanks, so I need to get the 1000.4

I also see a 1000.4 turbo whats that?

Lastly what are you using to find the sats?

Thanks

Scroll down to 1000.4 Western arc or Eastern arc.
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I've never done an antenna setup and used the 2 different arm/LNB setup so we will have to wait to hear from Dutch to see what needs to be done.