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  1. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    You're forgetting he's in Pennsylvania, not at the equator so the distance would be more like 23300. Using sin(x) ~ x (30/(23300*5280))(360/2*PI)= 1.4E-5 degrees
  2. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    This link is a little out of date but it might help find the correct sections of the code. http://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/GB-HTML/HTML/GroundingSatelliteDishandLead-InCables~20020303.htm
  3. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    Oldengineer, It's kind of small so I can't tell. Is that the Seawolf?
  4. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I can relate. I am currently fighting to get the DTV installer to fix the installation. If they don't agree to put the dish where it is not being partially blocked by the roof and properly grounded it I'm just going to have it removed.
  5. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    From the Directv web site. The installer will only use DIRECTV-approved materials, including RG-6 cable, switches and connectors, and will connect your receiver(s) to your TV and DVR, VCR or DVD player. The installer will also connect your receiver(s) to a phone line in your home and will...
  6. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    You wouldn't happen to know a link to a more detailed explanation of the signal levels?
  7. DIRECTV General Discussion
    I would read the installation guide for the satellite you're getting ahead of time even if you are using a professional installer.
  8. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I did a little research. It's required by NEC regulations which have been adopted by local districts in Texas.
  9. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    My installer is telling me he can't run a ground. Is it acceptable to not have a ground wire installed? I would think this would be unsafe in any case.
  10. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    OK. "Firing up the weed whacker" sounded pretty brutal. Most people given the opportunity and ability will do a good job.
  11. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I'm a new directv customer so I'm an outsider but have you considered the hacks may be hacks because they haven't been properly trained? I would hate to think the first thing you would do is lay off the hacks instead of putting an updated training process in place. What is the installer training...
  12. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    Thanks. I don't think there's a ground cable anywhere. Also, thanks for the diagram. That's pretty much what I had in my head. A supervisor is going to take a look at it.
  13. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    How is this thing supposed to be grounded? There are only two cables coming off it and they both are coax cables. Shouldn't there be a separate ground wire?
  14. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    Actually more to the right would have been less visible from the street. There's a tree in front to the right that would shield it.
  15. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I didn't go perpendicular to the plane of the dish. I eyeballed about 60 degrees. I suppose I could take a protractor out there and measure it. We asked the installer to put it on the back of the house but he refused saying it was too high. If I had to do it again I would have just sent him...
  16. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    The calculator says the Satellites are at 54.5 degrees. That's not higher in the sky.
  17. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    Hello, I am new to Directv. We just had it installed a week ago Friday. I am not happy with the installation for a number of reasons. The main reason is the positioning of the dish. I have attached a picture taken with the camera looking up at about 60 degrees straight at the back of the...
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