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What Channel Should Tv Be on for Dish

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If you aren't permitted to place your Dish Network satellite dish on a wall outside your apartment, condominium, or home, you can place it inside instead. The guide below details how to set the dish, connect it to your receiver, and configure your receiver on your TV.

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  1. 1

    Order your package. First you have to place your order online or over the phone and get your DISH package. Before you do that - learn bit more about their pricing policy, plans, packages, contracts by reading latest information about their services.

  2. 2

    Purchase a stand to hold your satellite dish. You can buy dish stands from a satellite TV retailer.

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  3. 3

    Face the dish out a window in your apartment. Try to use a window that has as few trees and other obstructions in its view. A south-facing window is the most ideal direction for Dish Network dishes. Make sure the dish is within 100 feet (30.48 m) of your TV.

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    Run a cable from your dish to your TV receiver. You may have to drill holes in your walls and caulk them accordingly. Make sure there is no important piping, wiring, or other obstructions when making holes in the wall.

    • You should ground the dish by wrapping some satellite wire on a screw on the dish stand. The other end of the wire should be run outside the residence and wrapped around some kind of metal object on the building. This will help prevent damage in the case of lightning storms.

  5. 5

    Connect your receiver to the nearest phone jack.

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    Obtain signal strength coordinates. You can access the signal strength menu on your TV to see the proper coordinates, including azimuth (direction), skew (rotation) and elevation (angle), for your location.

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    Position your dish for best possible signal reception. Since your dish is inside behind a window, you won't have as much range as a dish that was mounted outside. You will need a compass to position your dish correctly and a friend to monitor your signal strength menu to achieve the best possible position.

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  • Question

    Can I set up the dish on a balcony?

    Community Answer

    Yes, you should be able to as long as it is a secure place.

  • Question

    Can I mount my satellite dish in my attic?

    Community Answer

    No. The dish must have a clear line of sight to the satellite. Even dense cloud or heavy rain will reduce the signal to some degree and the branches of a tree can kill it altogether. It would not work through a skylight either.

  • Question

    What can I do if I do not have a landline?

    Community Answer

    Free to air services do not need a landline. Most modern contract satellite receivers will use an Internet connection and you can get routers that work with mobile phone networks.

  • Question

    What type of indoor cable is needed for the TV?

    Paul Cinker

    Paul Cinker

    Community Answer

    OTA = RG-59 and higher. Cable TV signal (analog) = RG-59 and higher. Cable TV digital service = RG-6 and higher. Satellite TV = RG-59 solid copper center conductor (on shorter runs) and RG-6 and higher.

  • Question

    Can I just use a satellite dish for an antenna?

    Community Answer

    No, receiving aerials are tuned to work with different frequencies and satellite transmissions are completely outside the range of terrestrial broadcasts. There are different types of TV aerials and even using the wrong one reduces the signal.

  • Question

    How do I cover the eye of the Dish Network satellite when it rains and I lose signal?

    Community Answer

    Your problem could be due to water seeping into either the F-connectors or the LMB itself. I live on the east coast of Ireland. I have not had the need to cover any part of the dish (LMB, etc.). However, when I was connecting to the LMB, I coated the threads where they connect to the cables with petroleum jelly to seal the connection. I also put down insulating tape around the F-connector.

  • Question

    How do I install my Dish Network Satellite to multiple TVs in my home?

    Community Answer

    This will depend on what setup you have. For older TVs without tuners built in, buy a satellite/combination box for each TV and run a cable directly from the LMB on the dish and tune in. For the latest TVs with tuners built in, run cables from terrestrial aerial and Dish LMB directly to the TV and tune in. Take a look at TV.IE, where you will find a huge resource of tutorials.

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  • If the window is double glazed and the signal won't get through, you will either have to replace windows with plexi glass or just have a single glaze

  • A satellite installation kit is useful when setting up your dish. Kits typically include mounting brackets, TV cables, and a compass.

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  • Positioning your dish behind obstructions and not taking the time to coordinate it correctly will result in a much weaker signal. If all your windows are surrounded by obstructions it may be best to seek an alternative TV source, such as cable.

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Things You'll Need

  • Satellite dish
  • Satellite dish stand
  • TV cables
  • Satellite wire

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