Final Installation

4.With signal meter locked and displaying a value greater than 0, adjust the azimuth until the signal meter value is maximized. Then further maximize the signal meter value by finely adjusting the elevation angle. Make a note of the elevation and the azimuth angles where signal meter was the highest. The elevation angle can be read from the scale, the azimuth angle can be noted by marking the mast and antenna bracket using a pencil, crayon, soap, etc.

5.Switch signal meter to satellite 119° (this might also be represented on-screen as “Satellite 2” or “Satellite B”). If the antenna, mast and multiswitch have been installed properly, signal meter should be locked. For many parts of the US, the optimum Azimuth and Elevation settings for both satellites will be almost the same. However, for some parts of the country in the Northeast and Southwest, there might be slightly larger differences in the optimum settings between the satellites. If no signal is available, check the connections to the multiswitch.

6.Once again, sweep the azimuth until the signal meter value for satellite 119° is maximized, then adjust the elevation to peak the reception for satellite 119° . Make a note of the elevation and azimuth angles.

7.Switch signal meter to satellite 101° to make sure that signal meter is locked for both satellites.

8.For installations where there is a difference in settings, adjust the Azimuth and Elevation settings halfway between the optimum points that were noted for each satellite. This will ensure the best performance in adverse weather conditions. After adjusting antenna, make sure that signal meter is still locked for both satellites.

10.Carefully tighten all of the bolts, trying not to move the antenna on the mast while you do so. When done tightening the bolts, make sure that signal meter is still locked for all satellites.

•If the antenna moves or the signal meter values change significantly lower while tightening the bolts, slightly loosen the elevation bolts (so they are still somewhat snug), and adjust to maximize signal strength; then carefully tighten them again.

Chapter 3