USA · MULTI-LNB ALIGNMENT

DISH 1000.2 Western Arc dish alignment

Calculate alignment for your DISH 1000.2 Western Arc dish with 119°W as the center target. This preset includes 110°W, 119°W and the now inactive 129°W feed. Enter your ZIP Code or address for azimuth, elevation and skew.

Feed arrangement: 110W, 119W (center), 129W (n/a)

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Satellite Data

Dish Setup Data

Azimuth (true)
Azimuth angle relative to true north
°
Azimuth (mag.)
Azimuth angle relative to magnetic north. Use this with a compass.
°
Elevation
Angle between the dish and the horizontal plane. Set this on the dish mount.
°
LNB Skew
Rotation direction when standing behind the dish. Zero when LNB is vertical.
°

PERFECT RECEPTION

Check the sight line to every feed

For trouble-free reception, each feed must have a clear line of sight. Check for trees, buildings and other obstructions in the satellite direction beforehand on the map, or on site with the official DishPointer Pro 2 app.

DishPointer Pro 2 showing the DISH 1000.2 Western Arc alignment arc for 110W, 119W (center), 129W (n/a)
DISH 1000.2 Western Arc alignment preview from the central USA — screenshot from the DishPointer Pro 2 app.

Your DISH 1000.2 Western Arc configuration

The Western Arc preset centers on 119°W; the 1000.4 Eastern Arc preset centers on 72.7°W. The inactive 129°W position is retained for dish geometry and is marked n/a.

Service status
Multi-LNB alignment
Alignment target
119°W
Feed positions
110W, 119W (center), 129W (n/a)
Dish skew scale
Neutral: 90°. Clockwise rotation increases the scale reading, viewed from behind the dish.

Quick setup guide

  1. Aim the dish along the alignment line shown on the map.
  2. Set elevation and dish skew on your dish scale to the values shown by DishPointer.
  3. Check for obstructions with the DishPointer Pro 2 app. Each active feed must have a clear line of sight.
  4. Peak the signal for the centered satellite, then verify or fine-tune the others.

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