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INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
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Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the antenna:
1) Go to the location where you plan to install the antenna.
2) Using a compass like the one shown, hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate
freely. When the needle stops rotating, it will be pointing north.
Doing so carefully so as not to disturb the needle, rotate the body of
the compass so that the 0° or N marks printed on the compass align
with the painted end of the needle. The compass is now aligned with
magnetic north.
Note: Large metal structures, such as air conditioning units and steel
beams near the compass may greatly reduce its accuracy. If you are
near such structures, move several feet away and repeat the
measurement to verify the readings.
3) Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to the
azimuth value you recorded above. This is the direction for pointing
the satellite dish antenna toward the satellites. Use a rock or some
other object to mark the location where you are standing; then pick a
landmark in the distance that aligns with the magnetic azimuth
bearing, or mark the azimuth in some way.
4) Verify that there are no obstructions (such as buildings or trees)
blocking the view to the satellite, as shown in the diagram.
Remember that trees that are small now or do not have leaves could grow to ultimately block
the clear line of sight.
5) Make sure that the site you have chosen is not where people or equipment could hit the
satellite dish antenna.
DANGER
Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power
lines. You can be killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into contact
with electric power lines.
• Do not contact overhead power lines
• Check the distance to any nearby power lines before
starting installation. Stay at least 20 feet away from all
power lines.
• If any part of the satellite dish antenna or mast assembly
comes into contact with a power line, call your local power
company. Do not try to remove it yourself. They will
remove it safely.