When it is working properly, satellite TV can be a great source for enjoyment. But when it comes to troubleshooting or fixing up some satellite TV problem, the things are not that smooth. However, before you start to yell at your satellite TV and frantically try the customer care number, just follow these quick and easy steps:

Step 1 : You need to make sure that the satellite TV dish is securely fasten down and tightly bolted to the base. You need to mount the satellite dish to you house, roof or ground in a secured manner.

Step 2 : You need to make sure that the dish antenna is unobstructed as well as Level. The dish should be aiming in the correct direction which is south in the United States. It should also be pointed toward an open area that has no obstacles like trees or buildings in the way. Also make sure the mast of the satellite is as level as possible so the elevation and azimuth coordinates won’t be skewed.

Step 3 : Check whether all the cables are secure or not. All of the cables should be strongly joined to the satellite TV as well as to the ground and the dish TV receiver.

Step 4 : Find the signal strength of your satellite TV dish. You need to follow the receiver manual and use the main menu to the reach the screen titled “Test Satellite Signal“. Here you have to type in your ZIP code. Then you will be given the proper elevation and horizontal angular distance coordinates to which you can adjust you satellite dish.

Step 5 : Align the satellite dish according to the horizontal angular distance and elevation coordinates. Performing this task is quite easy. You need to loosen or tighten a screw to change the elevation angle and have to adjust another screw along the sides for the horizontal angle. The optimal satellite signal strength should be 100. However, if the signal strength ranges between 60 and 85 then again it can be termed as very good. Take the help of someone to monitor the signal strength from the receiver.

Step 6 : If following these instructions you cannot fix your problem them you may need to unplug the receiver from the electrical port and again plug it and switch it on after one minute. However, if the problem persists, you need to contact the satellite TV provider.