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How do I point my bell ExpressVu dish?

How do I point my bell ExpressVu dish?

Tip: Either have someone watch the TV screen while you move the dish sideways or setup the TV somewhere where you can see the TV screen and turn up the volume. If the receiver picks up the signal, the sound will change which will help you in pointing the dish.

How do I point my satellite dish?

Grab your compass or your smartphone’s compass app and an adjustable wrench, and make your way to your dish. With the compass held still and level in your hand, wait for the needle stop moving and then rotate the body of the compass until the needle aligns with north.

What is satellite LNB skew?

LNB “skew” angle is the rotational position of an LNB on the dish arm. All LNBs (except those used for receiving circular polarised signals) require their rotational angle (skew) to be set within certain limits in order to minimise errors in data received.

What satellite is Bell ExpressVu dish pointing to?

ExpressVu’s current satellite is located 107.30 West Longitude. In late 1998, ExpressVu will begin transmitting from a new, more powerful satellite to be located at 910 West Longitude.

How do you find a satellite location?

Google Earth helps you get an in-depth satellite view of any location before you visit it or have already visited.

  1. Step 1: Go to Google Earth Homepage (https://www.google.com/earth/)
  2. Step 2: Click on Launch Earth.
  3. Step 3: Enter your street address in the search field on the top left corner.

Where are dish satellites located?

DISH Network satellites

Satellite Location (degrees west) Type
EchoStar XII 61.5 Lockheed Martin AS-2100
Echostar XIV 119 Space Systems/Loral FS-1300
EchoStar XV 61.5 Space Systems/Loral FS-1300
Anik F3 118.75 Astrium Eurostar 3000