A satellite dish install may sometimes be above a do-it yourselfer, in which case a professional installer should be considered. Some satellite retailers offer Free installation for new subscriptions. For those who choose to install the satellite antenna themselves, here are a few useful tips. Dstv Installations Midrand
Some tools to consider before getting started: satellite signal finder, complete satellite system, coax cable, 7/16 in. wrench, nut driver bit, zip ties or black tape, staples or screw clips, post level, lag bolts and small compass.
Satellite dishes used to be gargantuan, many as large as 9 to 10 feet in diameter. Their size alone limited where they could be located and where they were allowed. Today, most satellite dishes are a measly 18-31 inches in diameter and offer much more flexibility. Dish Network, for example, advertises the fact that satellite dishes for television can be installed by renters and even used in mobile homes and tractor trailers. Dstv Installations Benoni
For individual consumers who are new to the world of satellite television, questions often arise regarding where they can locate their satellite dish and whether or not the dish's placement can be restricted by a landlord or community association. Although there are some circumstances that make it allowable for satellite dish placement to be restricted, in many instances it is not.
Next, the dish must be secured on the mast, but do not tighten the bolts yet. Pull the coax cable through the dish arm and then properly connect the coax cable. Be sure to then secure the LNB to the satellite dish. Do not over tighten the bolts. Now consult the satellite system manual for guidance on the correct elevation and skew, and then raise the dish accordingly. The user manual should provide measurements based on the zip code in which the satellite dish is being installed. Most include tick marks to accurately set the measurements. Dstv Installations Durban
Connect the coax cable to the satellite signal finder and also consider using the television for signal confirmation. Once you set the satellite dish to the measurements outlined in the user manual and then check the satellite signal finder until the signal is located. Make slight horizontal and vertical adjustments to the reflector as needed to peak the signal. After achieving an optimum satellite signal, secure the bolts on the dish.
Make the coax cable connection from the satellite dish to the satellite receiver. Perform the final test by connecting the satellite receiver to your television. There may be a few confirmation steps to follow on-screen to complete the satellite dish installation. Once that is complete, you are ready to kick your feet up and enjoy your favorite show. Dstv Installations Cape Town
Community associations and similar authorities can restrict the use of individual satellite dishes if a central or community device is in place as long as the satellite service offered is equivalent to that which the owner/renter wishes to purchase. In addition, they may restrict where users place the dish as long as it does not significantly restrict the usefulness of the device or incur unreasonable expense to locate the satellite dish in the preferred location.
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