Self-aligning antenna system for aligning an antenna (1), preferably a disc antenna, to a required signal, the antenna system is provided with a motorized drive (2), a transmission mechanism (3) which connects the drive with the antenna (1) to align same, and corresponding control electronics (4), wherein the self-aligning antenna system (1) with said transmission mechanism (3) forms the first unit and the motorized drive (2) forms a second unit, wherein the first unit and the second unit are connected to align the antenna and disconnected after the alignment, such that the antenna remains fixed in the aligned position. Such an antenna system can be used, for example, in or near caravans, motor homes, or tents