I need a satellite meter to align my Dish Network dish. The receiver thing just won't cut it because of the delay and the adjustment is so touchy. I am looking at a Channel Master dual meter unit...but recommendations are welcome.Also, are satellites 110 and 119 (Dish Network) in different orbits or something? We live in a mountainous area and the look angle of the dish just clips the treetops. I can get a great signal (85+ on the receiver) on 119, but only 25-40 on 110. Answers/comments welcome....Thanks.

First thing first. It is not the angle of the arm where the signal comes in. It is actualy between the arm and dish. Just so you know.

Make sure the skew is right.
You need about a 25 degree window on each side also.
Set the elevation and point the dish at the azimuth suggested.

Then it is time to peak the dish.

Oh by the way, and very inportant, make sure your mount is 100% straight.

With your meter, move the dish left and right to get the best reading. snug the boldts.
Then try the elevation up & down for the best reading. tighten boldts and run a check switch.

As for meteres, you just need a single input. I, as a tech like the Sat Buddy. However a digisat, or similar work fine. I personaly do not like the channel master.
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