What Is DSTV Dish?
A DStv dish is among the most important parts of any dstv setup. When you purchase a decoder, you will get a metallic round object with the amount to install in a high place.
This is a dish, and it is very simple to spot. The dish comes with every DStv package you get and you need it for every decoder.
How To Install DSTV Dish In Uganda
We decided to come up with a complete DIY guide for installing or setting up a satellite dish & decoder for DSTV, MyTV, Multi TV & etcetera by following after a simple tut.
This idea was birthed after we recently installed one for a student who complained of having not even half our installation fees.
We concluded that a guide like this can help a lot of persons install their satellite dishes without a bug of any kind.
Following this guide step by step will help you install and set up your satellite Tv dishes without the usual missing channels, poor signal, and related issues that happen as a result of low technical know-how for installing satellite dishes.
We strongly advise you to ignore this if you have a phobia of learning new stuff or not a big fan of do-it-yourself (DIY) guides. It can come in handy for new installations, adjusting dish positions, or when relocating to a remote area.
Tools Needed Install DSTV Dish In Uganda
The Satellite dish and components (ie. Reflector, Lnbf, and Decoder. They are usually sold together).
A good hammer.
4 Pieces of 3-inches nail
I packet of cable clips (the one with nails)
10/13, and 14/15 combination, flat or ring spanner(s)
A cutter (or electric pliers)
A Black Solution Tape (sellotape).
A Screwdriver
F connectors (a minimum of 2) and Coaxial cables
Which direction should a DStv dish face?
When making the DStv dish alignment, you should also ensure it is facing eastwards. Multichoice recommends this and it will ensure you get the strongest signal level.
You can also set this up without a tool. All you need to do is realign it in the morning as the sun rises.
How do I connect my DStv satellite dish?
Connect the cable from the satellite dish directly to the LNB input on the back of the decoder. Connect either cable from the satellite dish directly to the LNB input on the back of the decoder. Connect any one of the four cables from the satellite dish directly to the LNB input on the back of the decoder.
How do I manually install DStv dish?
- Step one – Mount the dish properly. When you receive your DSTV dish, you will notice that it comes with four cement screws. …
- Step two – Align the DSTC dish correctly. Make use of a sat meter to point the dish in the correct direction. …
- Step three – Ensure stability and enjoy.
How do I set up DStv for the first time?
Running the installation wizard on the HD decoder
Press the blue “DStv button”
Use the right arrow to go to “Settings”
Scroll down to “Satellite Settings”
Then choose “Home Network”
Select “Launch Installation Wizard” then press “OK” on the remote.
Choose the satellite that matches your country.