Follow the instructions on this side of the manual if setting up the Anser® antenna for use with DISH programming. If setting up the Anser for use with DIRECTV Programming, follow the instructions on the reverse side of the manual.
Before Installing the Antenna
Congratulations on purchasing the Winegard® Carryout® Anser antenna! The Anser antenna is a portable satellite system that requires a user elevation setting to automatically acquire the desired satellite. As the user, you will need to know which satellite you would like to view and the corresponding elevation angle for that satellite. Under “Compatible Satellites,” different popular satellite options are outlined along with the programming offered via each satellite. Elevation and coverage maps are also included to help you determine the correct elevation angle and coverage for certain satellites.
The Anser antenna requires the following simple steps before operation:
1.Find elevation angle via receiver menu or provided maps*.
2.Hook up the antenna, and manually set the elevation to the correct elevation angle for your area.
3.Get to the signal meter screen on your receiver.
4.Plug in the
5.If the system stops on a signal but is not on the desired satellite for viewing, the unit will move to the next signal found in 45 seconds. Once you have signal on your desired satellite, unplug the power to the unit.
6.Watch TV!
*Elevation angles may not be displayed in the receiver menu for satellite 72° (recommended as a single satellite solution for DISH® HD programming) or 129°. If the elevation angle is not displayed in the receiver menu, use the provided elevation and coverage maps to find the elevation angle for your current location.
Compatible Satellites | Receivers |
Parts of the Antenna
Antenna in Deployed Position
Reflector cover Protects inner components from environment
Secondary port Connects to secondary receiver (or dual tuner)
Elevation lock |
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Secures rotating housing | |||
Connects to | |||
at desired elevation | |||
primary receiver | |||
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Quick disconnect socket
Connects to power source
Antenna in Stowed Position
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| Rotating housing |
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| Rotates to desired |
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| elevation setting |
Handle |
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Enables easy |
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carrying of antenna | Elevation housing | |
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Eyelet | Includes elevation | |
Enables securing of | markings for | |
antenna to site | easy pointing | |
Antenna Feet
The antenna has four feet on | Feet in inside holes |
Supports up to two receivers
Includes 25 ft power cable and 25 ft coaxial cable
Unit weight: 16 lbs
Stowed height: 15 in
Max. height deployed: 20.75 in
Diameter: 21 in
Reflector size: 18 in
Elevation range:
Max amperage: 5.0 A
Unit operating voltage:
Supply voltage:
Gray plastic base
Feet in outside holes
72°: Eastern satellite, recommended for HD programming
129°: Western satellite, majority of HD programming
119°: Majority of std. programming
110°: Some standard programming, limited HD programming
Also compatible: Satellites 61.5° & 77°
82°: HD programming | The 72° and 129° satellites require |
| an HD receiver. |
91°: Standard programming |
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TIP The 72° satellite is recommended as a single satellite solution for DISH® HD programming. In the Northwest, the extremely low elevation
angle may present issues in getting clear
the bottom of the unit. Each foot |
has two mounting spots on the |
underside of the antenna. The |
antenna will come with the feet in |
the inside holes. |
If mounting the antenna on |
Winegard Model |
mount the feet in the inside holes. |
For extra support, mount the feet in |
the outside holes. |
