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Can't speak for the Pathway. But I just set my Tailgater (auto) on the ground also. I do look for a fairly level spot, don't worry about it to much. I have pulled the cover to watch it when I power up. The dish antenna goes thru a series of incremental side to side and up and down movements until it homes in on the strongest signal from the sats. So I don't think exact level is too critical.