Condo installation

[gone-island]

Hi, I'm a new Dishnetwork retailer and have been asked to bid a job for a set of condos. The board of directors decided to dump the cable co. and go all sat. There are 7 bldgs. 8 or 9 units to a building. I've been scouring this site to read info on this type of install but no luck. Any input will be appreciated as far as experience using the existing drops, # of amplifiers required, pitfalls to watch for, etc... To get a signal here that won't fade out we are required to use the 1.8 meter dish or the 1.2. The 1.8 holds better in the rain tho. Is there a limit to the # of drops that can come off each dish or should I plan on a dish for each building?

[scooper]

You need to contact Dish and ask them about the MDU program / setup.

[cnsf]

Beware of using existing wiring if it's more than 7 years old (RG-59 vs. RG-6). You can be lucky and get RG-59 that lasts, but over time, the cable will fry from the strength of the sat. signal.

[Richard King]

but over time, the cable will fry from the strength of the sat. signal.
No, it won't, however, if you are doing a series of condo buildings you should contact Dish about their new, about to be released, DishPro LNBs and switches. This new hardware will require RG-6 to work, so you will have to replace any RG-59 wiring, but if the cable goes in smoothly the system should be an easy install.

Good luck on the project.

[gone-island]

Thanks to all and keep the info coming. I'm soaking it up like a sponge.

[HTguy]

Get on the retailer website & hit the link for "commercial accounts."

You will have to get set up as a commercial retailer to do MDUs, head-end systems, etc.