Satellite dish alignment

Nilesat 7°W Satellite Finder & Dish Direction

Align your dish to Nilesat 7°W for Arabic news, entertainment and international TV in the Middle East and North Africa. Enter your location to calculate azimuth, elevation and LNB skew.

Your location

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.
°

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How to use DishPointer

  1. Set your location

    Enter your address, zoom in, and drag the map marker to the exact spot of your dish.

  2. Choose your satellite

    Select your satellite from the list to see the green direction line.

  3. Check the path

    Use the obstacle tool or 3D view to make sure no trees or buildings block the line. Note a landmark (like a roof or tree) along the green line to aim at outside.

  4. Aim your dish

    Set the up/down angle (Elevation) and rotate the front receiver head (LNB Skew) to the numbers shown, then point the dish along the green line. Use the DishPointer Pro 2 app to see the satellite and alignment line directly live on your camera screen.

  5. Fine-tune and tighten

    Move the dish very slowly while watching your TV receiver's signal meter until the signal is strongest, then tighten the bolts.

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Satellites at this position

Initial direction uses Nilesat 201 at 7°W. Select a satellite in the calculator to use its position.

Nilesat 201
NORAD ID
36830
Orbital position
7°W
Orbit class
Geostationary
Operational state
On station
Service area
Middle East and North Africa
Operators
Nilesat
Nilesat 301
NORAD ID
52817
Orbital position
7°W
Orbit class
Geostationary
Operational state
On station
Service area
Middle East and North Africa
Operators
Nilesat