| When pointing a satellite dish you will have to point | | | | to help you out. |
| it directly at the satellite if you want to get good | | | | If you live in the United States you should keep in |
| reception. You will have to make sure there are | | | | mind that the satellite is always located south of |
| no obstacles between the dish and the satellite. | | | | Texas. This means that is you live in Florida you |
| An obstacle can be anything that interferes with | | | | will need to install the dish in a location with a clear |
| the satellite´s signal including houses, | | | | line to the southwest. Those who live in California |
| buildings or trees. The satellite TV signal will not | | | | need a clear line towards the southeast. It all |
| pass trough these so you have to make sure the | | | | depends on your location. In the southern US |
| area you place the dish in is receptive before | | | | states the elevation angle will have to be about |
| beginning installation. | | | | 60 degrees, while in the northern ones around 30. |
| When you set up the satellite dish you will need a | | | | During the installation of the satellite dish you will |
| compass. You have to check the azimuth and | | | | have to make sure that the pole or tri mast |
| elevation and have at least one clear view from | | | | assembly is vertically plumb. If this is not the case |
| where you plan to install the dish. Remember, | | | | you will have problems when trying to align the |
| there can be no obstacle between the dish and | | | | dish. You should also make sure that the pole |
| the satellite. If you are not sure if the location you | | | | mount is securely fastened. If it is not secured |
| are thinking of is suitable you may want to get in | | | | well the pole may tilt, causing you a lot of |
| touch with a satellite TV dealer. He should be able | | | | problems. The same goes for the mount. |