Satellite TV Installation Guide

[israel tierney]

After you've ordered your new satellite TV system your next step is to
install it. Here you have the option of installing your satellite TV
system yourself, or letting a professional do it for you. Here's
what's involved ...
Do-It-Yourself Satellite TV Installation
Here's a step-by-step guide to satellite TV installation:
1.First, you need to mount your satellite dish on your roof or on a
south-facing wall. Pick a location where there are no trees or tall
buildings nearby.
2.If you live in a condo or an apartment complex where you aren't
allowed to mount your dish outside, you can mount it inside or on your
balcony using a portable stand which can be ordered from your
satellite TV dealer.
3.After installing your dish, you need to connect your cable to your
dish then feed the cable through your house walls to the rooms where
you have your TVs.
4.Next, connect your TVs to your satellite TV receivers, connect the
cables from your dish to your receivers, then connect your receivers
to the nearest telephone jacks with telephone wire.
5.Now turn on your TV and your receiver and have someone monitor the
satellite TV provider's signal strength menu on your TV while you use
a compass to aim your dish by setting the correct azimuth (direction).
Then move your dish up, down, and sideways to obtain the correct
elevation (angle), and skew (dish rotation).
6.Finally, you'll need to contact your satellite TV provider to
activate your system.
Note: If you're going to do your own satellite TV installation, I
recommend purchasing a satellite TV installation kit from your dealer
that comes with an installation guide and all the necessary hardware.
Professional Satellite TV Installation
Installation fees vary from dealer to dealer and can cost $100 to $200
dollars or more, depending on how many receivers you want installed
and how complicated it will be to run the cable through your house
walls.
The good news is the two major satellite TV providers -- DISH Network
and DIRECTV -- are currently promoting their services by offering a
free satellite TV system that includes free installation. The only
catch is you must sign up for their service, but with prices starting
at $19.99 a month for service, that's a bargain.
After you order your satellite TV service, your dealer will call you
to schedule an installation time that's convenient for you. This will
be anywhere from one to five days after you place your order.
After your installer installs your system, he or she will show you how
to operate it and will answer any questions you may have.
Bottom Line
Unless you're handy with tools and enjoy tinkering with electronics, I
recommend having a professional do your satellite TV installation for
you. With the free satellite TV system and free installation package
from DISH Network and DIRECTV, it's a deal that's hard to beat.
Why do it yourself when you can do it for free?
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