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Dish Aligner

Point your Freesat or Sky dish perfectly — get exact azimuth, elevation and LNB skew angles for Astra 2 from any UK postcode or GPS location.

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143.7°
Azimuth
SSE from London
26.9°
Elevation
Above horizon
−6.2°
LNB Skew
Anti-clockwise
28.2°E
Orbital slot
Astra 2 / Freesat

Features

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Precise pointing angles

Calculates exact azimuth, elevation and LNB skew for your exact location using geostationary orbit geometry.

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Live compass needle

An animated compass rotates in real time as you turn, showing precisely which direction to face your dish.

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Elevation bar

A visual elevation guide shows how high to tilt your dish above the horizon — no protractor needed.

"Aligned!" indicator

The app glows green and vibrates when your compass bearing matches the target — satisfying confirmation you're on point.

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GPS or postcode

Use your device's GPS for instant results, or type any UK postcode to plan a job before you arrive on site.

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No account needed

No sign-in, no tracking, no subscription. Open the app, enter your location, and align your dish.

How it works

1

Enter your location

Tap "Use My Location" or type a UK postcode to get your coordinates.

2

Get your angles

The app instantly calculates the exact azimuth, elevation and LNB skew for Astra 2 at 28.2°E.

3

Face the right direction

Follow the live compass needle until it points straight ahead — that's your azimuth bearing.

4

Set elevation & skew

Tilt your dish to the elevation shown, twist the LNB to the skew angle, and lock it in.

Supported satellites

Satellite
Orbital position
Services
Astra 2 ★
28.2°E
Freesat, Sky UK
Eurobird 1
28.5°E
Co-located with Astra 2
Astra 1
19.2°E
Sky Deutschland & Europe
Hotbird
13.0°E
Pan-European DTH

★ Primary Freesat / Sky UK orbital position. Covers BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & more in HD.

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