Installing a TV satellite dish is something that you can do yourself, but you will most likely need the help of a friend. Whenever you are mounting something up high, such as on a rooftop, someone else should always be around in case you should fall or injure yourself in any way. Additionally, once the satellite dish is mounted, you will need to experiment with the alignment to get the best reception. Having a friend inside the house watching how the reception on the television changes will make this experimentation process much simpler.
Step 1
Turn on the television that is connected to the satellite dish.
Step 2
Touch the "menu" button on the remote control and select the "signal strength" option. This will make determining the signal strength easier.
Step 3
Leave a friend in the house to watch the signal strength meter and picture on the television while you go outside to where the satellite dish is mounted. This might involve using a ladder to get up to your roof or side of your house.
Step 4
Move the satellite dish about three or four millimeters at a time. Wait about five seconds to allow the dish to lock into the signal. Your friend should now tell you what the reception strength is.
Step 5
Continue moving the satellite dish to the left and right a few millimeters at a time until you accomplish the signal strength you want or determine that you have found the best possible position.
References
- Satellite TV.ie: How to install a Satellite Dish
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