Aligning A Satellite Antenna - Kathrein MSK 105 Betriebsanleitung

All European TV satellites are in stationary orbit over the equator, so the antenna must face south.
It is helpful if you already have information about the approximate expected position of the satellite.
After the MSK 105 meter has been correctly connected, switch it on by pressing the large button on the
meter. A setting ready for measuring the signal appears for the satellite shown in the display. If you wish
to align the antenna to a different satellite, press the button on the meter repeatedly until the desired
satellite is shown in the display. A total of 5 settings can be saved.
As soon as the meter has detected a satellite that can be received it shows either that you have found
the one you were seeking or displays arrows indicating that your target is a neighbouring satellite.
When one arrow is shown, you are a few degrees away from your target. If several arrows are shown,
the antenna still needs to be moved through quite a large angle.
A systematic slow back and forth movement of the antenna coupled with small step changes to the
elevation angle will allow you to close in on the optimum antenna setting.
The meter continues to show "Scanning..." in the display until it has found the desired target. Once it
has found the desired satellite, it shows "Found".
The received signal strength is then shown with 8 bars. This now allows you to align the antenna for
maximum signal strength.
Tip:
If your signal already shows 8 bars, you can use an optional attenuation attachment to weaken
the reading, giving you the facility to optimise it further. The DC-resistant F attenuation
plug ERE 02 (-12 dB), order no. 274 855 is suitable for this.
Once the received signal is optimised, you can also perform a "Skew" setting on the LNB itself. To do
this, slacken the LNB clamp so that it can be turned slightly. A minimal rotation is often enough to achieve
a fi nal optimisation of the reception.
Scanning...
The number of arrows shown allows an estimation of the angular distance from the desired satellite:
still a long way off,
getting nearer,
really quite near,
almost there
The direction of the arrows (right or left) shows the recommended angular direction to move the satellite
antenna.
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ALIGNING A SATELLITE ANTENNA

Scanning... Found