ExitWound
01-30-08, 10:18 AM
Hi there. Been with cable all my life and transitioning to DirecTV on Feb 5th (hopefully). Here's what I've purchased:
ChoiceXTRA + HD (no DVR) + 2 extra room receivers
My primary questions are concerning the installation going down next Tuesday.
I live in a rented house so there are rules. Here is the letter I was sent.
Installation must not damage the apartment or building. You may not drill holes in railings, exterior walls or any other location. The only acceptable way to install the dish is with a removable clamp that does not require drilling. The dish must be mounted securely so that it cannot be dislodged. Subject to local laws yadda yadda yadda...
What does this leave for me? How does the cabling get into the house from the dish? Do they wire it up to the house wiring? If so, the house is wired with RG59. I had to re-run my own RG6 to the tvs and cable modem to keep the modem working properly.
Pole mounting in one specific designated area outside the backdoor is the only option I've seen used on the local houses. They are all DISH network however. There is a clear southern view as can be seen in the picture below, taken out of the back door where the dish needs to be installed.
If I am to do the pole installation, and I apologize if this seems like a silly questions, who brings the pole? I've searched and found that some people pick up the 2" OD pole from a fencing shop, or Lowes/Home Depot, and install it themselves. I cannot find a clear answer on these forums, however, whether or not the installers will bring the pole and cement to install it into the ground. What part will I have to take before they arrive, if any?
Are poles the only option for ground mounting? Are there tripods which get buried or other devices?
I currently run an HTPC to the TV. Should I disconnect it to avoid confusing the installer when he gets here? I don't want him/her muddling around with the audio and video setup when it's my non-standard theatre hogging up the inputs and outputs on the tv/receiver.
Back to the cable modem (Through Comcast). If I keep the cable modem, I understand I can't use the same cabling as the dish. What if there's no other way into the house other than the wiring from the cable box on the outside?
Apologies if these questions are infantile but I've had no other satellite experience other than pressing GUIDE on my brother's remote a few times. I'm jumping the cable ship due to pricing and options for DirecTV and want the insatllation to go not only as smooth as possibly but as EARLY as possible. I've done much searching on this site (and others) reading about what to expect during the installation. A few concepts are still plaguing me though. I'm a worrier.
ChoiceXTRA + HD (no DVR) + 2 extra room receivers
My primary questions are concerning the installation going down next Tuesday.
I live in a rented house so there are rules. Here is the letter I was sent.
Installation must not damage the apartment or building. You may not drill holes in railings, exterior walls or any other location. The only acceptable way to install the dish is with a removable clamp that does not require drilling. The dish must be mounted securely so that it cannot be dislodged. Subject to local laws yadda yadda yadda...
What does this leave for me? How does the cabling get into the house from the dish? Do they wire it up to the house wiring? If so, the house is wired with RG59. I had to re-run my own RG6 to the tvs and cable modem to keep the modem working properly.
Pole mounting in one specific designated area outside the backdoor is the only option I've seen used on the local houses. They are all DISH network however. There is a clear southern view as can be seen in the picture below, taken out of the back door where the dish needs to be installed.
If I am to do the pole installation, and I apologize if this seems like a silly questions, who brings the pole? I've searched and found that some people pick up the 2" OD pole from a fencing shop, or Lowes/Home Depot, and install it themselves. I cannot find a clear answer on these forums, however, whether or not the installers will bring the pole and cement to install it into the ground. What part will I have to take before they arrive, if any?
Are poles the only option for ground mounting? Are there tripods which get buried or other devices?
I currently run an HTPC to the TV. Should I disconnect it to avoid confusing the installer when he gets here? I don't want him/her muddling around with the audio and video setup when it's my non-standard theatre hogging up the inputs and outputs on the tv/receiver.
Back to the cable modem (Through Comcast). If I keep the cable modem, I understand I can't use the same cabling as the dish. What if there's no other way into the house other than the wiring from the cable box on the outside?
Apologies if these questions are infantile but I've had no other satellite experience other than pressing GUIDE on my brother's remote a few times. I'm jumping the cable ship due to pricing and options for DirecTV and want the insatllation to go not only as smooth as possibly but as EARLY as possible. I've done much searching on this site (and others) reading about what to expect during the installation. A few concepts are still plaguing me though. I'm a worrier.