Satellite Dish Placement

[dmw16]

What portion of the southern sky doesnt he satellite dish need to "see" in order to get a signal? I am in an apartment and face north, but with the placement of my porch I can see the south western sky. Would that work?

 

[DeviousTrap]

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/learn/DishPointer.jsp

Enter your zip code and grab a compass.