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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.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I set up the dish on a balcony?Community AnswerYes, you should be able to as long as it is a secure place.
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QuestionCan I mount my satellite dish in my attic?Community AnswerNo. 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.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I do not have a landline?Community AnswerFree 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.
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Warnings
- 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.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Satellite dish
- Satellite dish stand
- TV cables
- Satellite wire
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