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Old 10-23-2011, 07:50 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by Slickcraft View Post
It may take some searching but you can determine the azimuth (normally given as a magnetic north bearing) and the elevation to the satellites from a given zip code.
AG,

The only Satellite in my area, (Gilford) is so low in the sky from my property that there was no way to get a reliable signal.

Here is a good tool for checking your exact "aim" to the satellite. Note the cool little tool that lets you slide the red "pointer" alone the line of sight to the satellite.

http://www.dishpointer.com/

Here is what mine looks like, a "No Go".
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