What direction does Direct TV need to point?
What direction does Direct TV need to point?
In general, start with a southern-pointing direction before testing. The Dish satellites are aligned to the south and will calibrate more easily when pointed in that direction.
What is the azimuth and elevation for DIRECTV?
Azimuth and Elevation for DirecTV
| City | Azimuth | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 207° | 40.0° |
| Dallas | 184° | 51.6° |
| Denver | 162° | 43.8° |
| Desmoines | 183° | 41.3° |
How do I aim my DIRECTV satellite?
To aim your dish, you’ll need to know your azimuth and elevation coordinates. Azimuth relates to the left-to-right positioning of your dish. Elevation concerns the up-and-down positioning of your dish. Your DIRECTV Receiver is programmed to give you these coordinates and help point your dish.
How do I align my DirecTV dish without a meter?
To find satellite signal without a meter, you need to rotate your dish for horizontal adjustment, followed by vertical adjustment for the elevation. Work with a partner who can monitor the changes in signal strength from the television.
Can I adjust my DirecTV dish myself?
To adjust the azimuth of your satellite dish: Use your compass to determine which direction is west. Rotate your satellite dish slowly from the west towards the east, while monitoring the broadcast signal level on the signal meter of the Dish Pointing menu.
How do I find my DirecTV satellite signal?
To access the Signal Meters menu:
- Press the menu button on your remote.
- Select Settings and Help on the left hand menu.
- Select Settings.
- Select Satellite on the left hand menu.
- Select View Signal Strength on the bottom right-hand screen (scroll to it using the arrows on your remote).
