RCA DIRECTV

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation
Installation Overview .......................................................................................... 4
Should I Do This Myself? .............................................................................. 5
Step 1: Conduct a Site Survey ............................................................................. 5
The Satellite Locations .................................................................................. 6
How High Up in the Sky Are the Satellites? ................................................ 6
Finding a Clear Line of Sight ........................................................................ 6
Step 2: Find Satellite Dish Pointing Coordinates ............................................... 7
Step 3: Confirm Your Site Selection ................................................................... 8
A Final Site Survey ........................................................................................ 9
Step 4: Estimate Cable Requirements .............................................................. 10
DIRECTV
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Multi-Satellite Dish Hardware ......................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Mounting the Mast
Choose Where to Mount .................................................................................. 14
Solid Wood or Lap Siding ........................................................................... 14
Brick or Poured Concrete Surface .............................................................. 14
Hollow or Cinder Block Wall ...................................................................... 14
Pole .............................................................................................................. 14
Mounting The Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding .......................................... 15
Important Considerations .......................................................................... 15
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 16
Installing a Spacer ....................................................................................... 17
Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete .......................................... 18
Important Considerations .......................................................................... 18
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 18
Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall................................... 20
Important Consideration ............................................................................ 20
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 20
Mounting the DIRECTV
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Multi-Satellite Dish on a Pole .................................. 22
Important Considerations .......................................................................... 22
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 22