crawlinxj Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 ok so we bought a dish for the toy hauler. but i have never used one. from what i read you need to have the zip code for where you are at to set the dish in the right direction? so does anyone know the zip code out there? or have any tips on setting it up. thanks jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 You might try Baker, Ca zip code or maybe Tacopa. Just follow the distructions :shocked2: and the dish should find a signal on its own........... maybe :freakin_nuts: Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Baker tecopa or shoshone should get you close.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The best way to find the satellite would be to get yourself a Digital Satellite Signal Finder like this: Link They make finding a satellite a breeze! Were talking seconds! For the $50 or less that you can get one for, the results and lack of frusteration can be priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHour Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 If nothing else works, you dish should come with a way to select cities to find the coordinates for the dish. I always select Death Valley and it always works for me........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 The best way to find the satellite would be to get yourself a Digital Satellite Signal Finder like this: Link They make finding a satellite a breeze! Were talking seconds! For the $50 or less that you can get one for, the results and lack of frusteration can be priceless. Sweeeeeet.... I have been looking for one of these..All the times I move and aim my dish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 i dunno what it is but glamis and dumont can be a real booger on the windshield to hit the sat. i bought the one that finds itself cause i got tired of looking for it all the time. but i do know the baker zip will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80grit Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I think the zip code for Dumont is 92384 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino king Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) ok i have a sat,,,just put in 89015 and bam you get every thing even local channels,3,5,8,13 just do this and wala!!!!! even if your from cali!!! Edited November 10, 2006 by rhino king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1223 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 General rule for western US is 45 degrees elevation and point to SE(Torwards Texas) - youll find it quick from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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