RCA Satellite TV Antenna manual Final Site Survey, Don’t have a clear view to the satellite

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A Final Site Survey

Now that you’ve conducted a precise site survey using the dish pointing coordinates for your location, you should double-check one more time to make sure you have a clear view to the satellite.

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I Don’t have a clear view to the satellite.

If you don’t have a clear view to the satellite, then your site may not be suitable for installing the satellite system. A professional installer may have an alternative solution—consider contacting your satellite system dealer to find the name of an authorized satellite system installer.

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MAYBE

I’m Not sure If I have a Clear View

If you’re not certain whether you have a clear view to the satellite, you have two choices :

•Continue with the installation and determine whether you have a clear view to the satellite by testing the system.

•Contact your satellite system dealer to find the name of an authorized satellite system installer who can help you verify that your property is suitable for installation.

I Have A Clear View to the Satellite

Your site should be suitable for installing the satellite system. Continue with the installation.

10 Preparing for Installation

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Contents Satellite Dish Antenna Safety Information D940EXP 2nd Room Kit Universal AccessoriesD916 Wireless Phone Jack System ANT200 Amplified TV AntennaAccessory Order Form Detach HereTable Of Contents Table of Contents Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Installation OverviewInstallation Overview Completing the Final InstallationGeneral Site Survey Big Question Should I Do This Myself?General Site Survey Finding a Clear Line of Sight Where Is The Satellite, Anyway?How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Connecting the Receiver to a TVFinding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Additional InformationUsing the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Tip Precise Site SurveyPrecise Site Survey ’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Final Site SurveyDon’t have a clear view to the satellite Have a Clear View to the SatelliteFew Words About Grounding System Estimating Cable RequirementsEstimating Cable Requirements Cable Estimate Procedure If you have a Sony reflector, you should have Dish Assembly OverviewDish Assembly Overview Partial Dish Assembly Partial Dish AssemblySetting the Elevation on the Dish Tighten both nutsMounting the Mast Mounting the Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingImportant Considerations Materials NeededMounting Instructions YesInstalling a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Solid WoodMounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured ConcreteMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Materials Needed Tools NeededMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting the Dish on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Important Considerations Mounting the Dish On a PoleMounting the Dish on a Pole Top view of pole Mounting the Mast on a Roof Mounting the Mast on a RoofStep-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof Make sure the top part of the mast points straight up Final Installation Leveling the Mast Leveling the MastLeveling Side-to-Side Leveling Front-to-Back Final Dish AssemblyFinal Dish Assembly Star washer and bolt Few Words About Grounding the System Few Words About Grounding the SystemRouting and Grounding the Cables Acceptable central building ground pointsRouting and Grounding the Cables Cable Routing TipsRunning Cable Into the House Running a Cable into the HouseAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaking the Final Connections Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Maximum Signal StrengthAdjusting the Azimuth and Elevation Settings Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalElevation Adjustment Ordering ProgrammingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal Cabling and Connections ProblemsTemporary Satellite Signal Loss Dish Pointing StepsProgram Providers Digital Satellite System Installers ReferenceSupport Line Digital Satellite System PublicationsIndex IndexPage Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,