Satellites often have a very odd positioning on a house. Whether they are pointing in a funny direction or they are situated on a strange part of the house, their placement can definitely be strange. Even more, when customers have a satellite installed they can be dissatisfied with the way it impacts the aesthetics of their home. Too often people are annoyed at the perfect placement of their neighbours’ satellite, while theirs is in a space they feel it shouldn’t be. Ultimately, all of this comes down to one issue, and that is signal.

When a dish installation engineer is hired to come install your satellite, it is important that you remember they have been trained to get you the best reception and service possible. Satellites have to be placed in a spot that is going to be in a clear line of sight to the signal tower and is also correctly aligned. Sure, you may have noticed elsewhere that people’s satellite dishes are pointing in a less conspicuous direction, but we guarantee that every satellite in your local area is going to be pointing in the same direction—toward the signal tower.

For your satellite to give you the clearest and steadiest signal possible, it has to have the correct vertical and horizontal alignment. A vertical alignment is going to refer to how high an angle the dish is in relation to the surface of the Earth. A horizontal alignment is going to refer to how the satellite is positioned to the point that is emitting the signal (signal tower) meaning the dish has to point towards it. Engineers have to use a signal meter when they calculate the alignment in order to figure out the best angle and direction. Signal meters are designed to utilise the location of the nearest signal tower and Sky satellites as a reference point.

While there are numerous applications for your smart phone that can help you fix a satellite that has been knocked out of position, it is a heavy risk to take. As most satellites are installed in high positions on a house, it would mean that you have to climb on the roof to make the adjustment. Considering how this is a dangerous endeavour to make, it is advisable that you call the professionals.

You will know that your satellite dish isn’t properly working if you are experiencing fuzzy pictures on your television screen. Also, you may notice your channels starting to overlap and your Sky box may not be able to pick up certain networks at all. While these same symptoms can be caused by bad weather or incorrect setups of your cable, keep in mind that satellites can be knocked out of alignment. Before assuming it is your satellite, check everything with your cable setup to make sure that it is all done correctly. If everything appears to be in excellent working order, it is important to get in touch with professionals to ask them with assistance at realigning your satellite or what steps you should be taking.