[Satellite Today 04-13-09] Satellite manufacturer TV4RV has introduced a heavy-duty tripod specifically designed to better support and aim HD satellite dishes, TV4RV announced April 10.
    The aluminum tripod supports dishes with a mast size of either 1 5/8" or 2" diameter and a weight of up to 35 pounds. Additional features include – H&G’s eZEE-AIM tripod system and Coleman’s lensatic compass.
    “Most people make the mistake of holding the compass near the dish and try to point the dish in the same direction the compass needle is pointing. The dish is made of steel, which deflects the compass needle a bit, and gives a false reading. That is why the satellite never seems to be exactly where you point the dish. Our alignment systems use the compass to pre-align our aluminum tripod, well away from the dish, and give a very accurate alignment,” said George Guevin, founder and president of TV4RV, in a statement.