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We've bought ourselves a 2nd hand portable satellite system from a well known auction site.  It has not come with the sat finding compass/display thingy, do we need this to enable us to set our dish/receiver up as we seem to be having a few teething problems, and not sure if this is the reason why or if there is another reason.

Any help gratefully received.

In theory you don't but in practice it is so much easier. Still not easy for the novice though. I assume you are after free to air channels. Positioning is very precise. Works well when you have found it. Have you got instructions?

I am sure you will find a satellite finder on that same auction site beginning with an E.

Gave up on my system. Freeview is easier UK and if you go to abroad you need a BIG dish if going south

point compass dead south then work it east to 145/147 degs should pick up fine.have dish straight up to 20 degs downwards. LNB to its lowest setting.

 http://www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk/

http://www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk/bearings.htm

Hubby uses a compass, the points in that direction and bingo hes got a picture.

If i do the same, no chance lol