Mannoz,
May I suggest that you first go back to your receiver, and delete any channels that you previously scanned in on the original scans.
To start off with a fresh receiver is like gold...never forget this when setting up.
As Fernbay suggests, then go and set up all the frequencies in your C1 menu...they should be there anyhow.
Doing what you are, going up and down the ladder is hard work, but alas, sometimes is the only way when $ are short, you have no other telly, or don't have a willing helper!
If you have a helper, they have to be very patient with you, as all they have to do is tell you the result of any movement you do, and what impact it has on the signal strength indicator they are watching on the receiver menu.There's is a VERY IMPORTANT job...tell them that, and respect each other that this sometimes becomes very confusing for both of you. Get the helper everything they need, with no reason to leave the area, otherwise you will be yelling your lungs out, with no reply from below.Make sure he or she has a pen to record how high or low a signal was, so you can reference back to it each time, to improve where you can. Also, clear off what marks you have on the dish now and start a fresh. Mark as you go along so you do keep track of what you are doing.
Connect up to your lnb ( make sure you always have the receiver disconnected from the power outlet, otherwise you run a good chance of blowing your lnb, or the caps in your receiver, as it is running power through there) and select an appropriate transponder, ala 12407 30000 V 2/3 and have a look at signal strength. Gently undo lnb bracket and optimise signal via SKEW, picking strongest position, gently tighten lnb. Swap to a Horizontal transponder, say 12438 H 27800 3/4 and look at signal strength here. You need to get both right, otherwise your lnb will be slightly out. If you are receiving good signal, and happy at this stage,tighten up your lnb. Next, yes there is a next, go to your dish. Flex it up/down and sideways l/r ( do gently, and have someone watch your signal strength)..if by pressing one way or another, the signal improves any, then you need to again undo the dish, and adjust your up/down or l/r to the strongest signal. When you do that, tighten up, and get off the ladder.
Stop, have a break...
Then go to your receiver, and scan those transponder frequencies. They should load all Aurora, and pay tv. Remember, all will not work without the required card, but there is a line up test channel on Aurora you will see to make sure you got it.
Trying to be calm and rational is my best advice, although it is VERY VERY frustrating at times. In a little while, you will wonder how you had such a fuss, and in future, I guarantee you could do all this within 15 mins or so of connecting a dish on apole.
Keep going, and report back to everyone for help.
Good luck !
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