| There exist two main satellite TV providers in the | | | | Still, if you have some technical skills and like |
| US: Dish Network and DirecTV. Dish Network | | | | these kind of things, you can install the satellite |
| manufactures its own equipment and you will | | | | antenna by yourself. Besides the actual antenna |
| have to use it if you want to receive their | | | | you will need some parts and tools to install it. A |
| programming. DirecTV allows you to use | | | | RG-6 cable is required, as are coaxial cable |
| equipment form several different manufacturers, | | | | connectors, grounding equipment and weather |
| giving you more freedom of choice. However, no | | | | sealant. |
| matter which provider you choose, you will | | | | Pointing your dish antenna is very important if you |
| always need a satellite- compatible TV, a receiver | | | | want to receive a good signal. This signal may |
| and a satellite dish antenna. Most providers will | | | | come from one or more satellites, depending on |
| include professional installation with their packages. | | | | the satellite dish you are using. It will be easier to |
| This makes things a lot easier . While you can | | | | correctly position your dish with one satellite and |
| install everything yourself if you want to, in most | | | | becomes more challenging the more signals are |
| cases it is better to let a professional handle | | | | used. |
| everything. | | | | |