"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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How difficult are these to align, and how critical is a signal
meter? I have a problem installation, and it might be easier to
do it myself. It will be a flat roof job (i.e. concrete slabs
weighing it down) if I do.


You can purchase relatively cheap meters that give you an indication of strength
(needle dial) and tone.

The tone is quite useful, as you may find it difficult to watch a meter as you
move the dish.

You could manage just using the strength and quality indicators on a satellite
STB + TV.

Alignment needs to be within about 1 degree, and is a perfectly feasible DIY
job.

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Michael Chare