Satellite Dish Alignment Calculator
Azimuth, elevation and LNB skew angles for any satellite, calculated for your exact location.
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DownloadAzimuth
°
Turn clockwise from true north.
Elevation
°
Tilt the dish upward.
LNB skew
°
Rotate the LNB .
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Free Satellite Dish Alignment Calculator
DishTuner is a satellite dish azimuth, elevation and LNB skew angle calculator. It calculates the precise azimuth (compass direction), elevation (tilt angle), and LNB skew needed to point a satellite dish at any geostationary satellite from your location. Enter your coordinates or city above — results update instantly for all 281+ satellites in the database.
How to Use the Dish Alignment Calculator
- 1 Set your location — click "Use My Location" for GPS auto-detect, or search for your city.
- 2 Select your satellite — choose from 281+ satellites. Only those above your horizon are shown.
- 3 Read the angles — note the azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew values calculated for your position.
- 4 Point and fine-tune — adjust your dish to match the angles, then use a signal meter or app to maximise signal strength.
Have questions? See the satellite dish alignment FAQ.
What Do Azimuth, Elevation & LNB Skew Mean?
- Azimuth
- The horizontal compass bearing your dish should face, measured in degrees from true north (0°–360°). In the northern hemisphere this is usually a southward direction.
- Elevation
- The vertical tilt angle of the dish above the horizon (0°–90°). Higher latitudes result in lower elevation angles. A minimum of ~5–10° is needed for a usable signal.
- LNB Skew Angle Calculator
- The rotation of the LNB (Low Noise Block) to match the satellite's signal polarisation. Incorrect skew causes weak signal or cross-polarisation interference between transponders.
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Dish Alignment Questions, Answered
Which direction do I point my satellite dish?
Enter your location and target satellite in the calculator above to get the exact azimuth (compass bearing), elevation and LNB skew for your position. In the northern hemisphere dishes generally point south; in the southern hemisphere they point north.
Do I use true north or magnetic north for the azimuth?
The azimuth shown is measured from true north. A magnetic compass needs correcting by your local magnetic declination, or you can use the DishTuner Android app, which compensates automatically using your phone's sensors.
What is LNB skew and why does it matter?
LNB skew is the rotation of the LNB in its holder to match the satellite signal's polarisation. Incorrect skew causes weak signal quality and cross-polarisation interference between transponders, even when azimuth and elevation are correct.
Why does the calculator say the satellite is below the horizon?
A geostationary satellite is only receivable when its orbital position is high enough above your local horizon. If the elevation is at or below 0°, the satellite cannot be received from your location — choose a satellite with an orbital position closer to your longitude.
Can I align a satellite dish without a signal meter?
Yes. Set the dish to the azimuth, elevation and LNB skew from this calculator, then fine-tune using your receiver's signal-strength screen or the free DishTuner Android app, which guides you with a live compass while you adjust the dish.
Which satellite should I choose?
It depends on the channels you want to watch. Browse the satellite database to see every satellite's channels, frequencies and coverage, or search the channel directory to find which satellite carries a specific channel.
More questions? See the full DishTuner FAQ.