How to Install a Satellite Dish

How To Install a Satellite Dish Positioning When choosing where to install your dish make sure it is in a discreet location, on a solid wall, facing south. Ensure it has a clear line of sight to the sky avoiding any obstacles such as trees and buildings. Fix The Mount Drill the holes using the mount as a template into a solid wall. Make sure you use the correct fittings for the wall type and it is tightly fitted. 50% 100% Tuning Connect the satellite dish to the set up box; select the menu that displays signal strength. To increase signal strength move the dish slowly across the sky till a satellite lock is achieved. Click here to find out which satellite channels are available near you. Fix Into Place Fix the dish to the mount, making sure you still receive a strong signal by adjusting the LNB and dish. Securely tack the cable to the wall and drill a hole through the wall to the inside of the house.