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Sunday, August 31st, 2025

direct dish setup

Hi Again. Been awhile. Need some advice. I am still using a dish not streaming. I live in the country so no cable service. Seems used to be a lot easier. Maybe I am just old! I was a full time rver  so used to set up all the time. Now I am confused. The azimuth shows supposed to be about 134 but that does not work. My brother has a new dish and the actual compass reads 163 but if I look at his setup it shows also supposed to be  134. I would hire someone but the closest installer is well over 100 miles from me. Anyone know what I need to do? Help!

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14 days ago

It's all about proper aiming. 

https://youtu.be/QA1krU8eo8E

It would help to know your dish type and equipment model numbers. 

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14 days ago

Thank You for your response

HR24 receiver and SWM LNB dish

I thought the azimuth was the compass reading for direction. The receiver shows I need to aim at 134 but when I put the compass on my brothers dish arm the compass shows 163 so I am confused. I have a signal gauge but get nothing 

Thank You again for your time

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14 days ago

Thanks for your input, @litzdog911.

We have a technical team ready to help, @spatengal. We've sent you a DM for further assistance. Rhyan, DIRECTV Community Team

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14 days ago

Do you also have a power inserter?


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