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![Aligning the satellite dish: Tips and tricks for top reception So you have everything under control: COMPUTER BILD shows you how to align your satellite dish. © Alberto Masnovo - Fotolia]( "Aligning the satellite dish: Tips and tricks for top reception So you have everything under control: COMPUTER BILD shows you how to align your satellite dish. © Alberto Masnovo - Fotolia")
D.Digital cable television is represented in around 45 percent of all German households. And yet the satellite connection is still a long way from being old. With an almost identical proportion, the bowl on the roof is undisputedly a popular source of reception for many. No wonder: the costs are low, the selection of programs is large and many channels are now even available in HD quality. The only obstacle: If you align the bowl incorrectly, the cozy evening TV will fall into the water and confused noise determines the program instead. COMPUTER BILD gives tips on how to align a satellite dish.
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So you have everything under control: COMPUTER BILD shows you how to align your satellite dish.
Aligning the satellite dish: good to know
- The right place: The place of installation is decisive for an interference-free picture. Therefore, point the bowl towards the south with a clear view.
- Pitfall for tenants: If you live in a rented apartment, you need the consent of the owner for installation. Often times, installing a satellite dish is discussed in the rental agreement.
- Important accessories: A low-noise block (LNB) is also required for reception and a coaxial cable for signal transmission.
Aligning the satellite dish: the right place
Find a suitable place to set up the satellite dish: the view to the south should definitely be clear. Trees, bushes or houses obstruct the reception. The following rule of thumb applies here: the obstacle may only be about half as high as it is away. A house ten meters away must therefore not exceed five meters if you set up the satellite dish near the ground in front of it. In addition, it is advisable to attach the bowl to the wall of the house if possible: Installation is nowhere near as dangerous as it is on the roof of the house, and you can better free the receiver of dirt and snow. Attention, be sure to note: If you have your own house, installation, whether on the roof or on the wall, is not a problem. If you live for rent, however, you must first ask the owner for permission.Aligning the satellite dish: this is how it works
10 steps
How to install a satellite antennaAligning the satellite dish: important accessories
The low-noise block (LNB) for satellite dishes is important as it is the actual receiver in the satellite dish. It is the electronic assembly that is installed in the center of the dish and converts the satellite frequency from 10.7 to 12.75 GHz to the range 950-2150 MHz. This only enables cable transmission through a coaxial cable to the receiver. So that you have the best picture on the screen, see the LNB comparison of all important data and functions for the low-noise signal converters. The so-called coaxial cable also has an influence on signal transmission. It consists of an insulated inner conductor that is encased by a tubular outer conductor. They are used for the transmission of picture and sound signals, in particular as antenna cables for TV sets and radios. Since the connection from the satellite dish to the television runs in parts on the outer facade, the cable must be weatherproof. You can find a selection in the coaxial cable comparison.
The pros and cons of satellite television
Attach the satellite dish correctly
First mount the satellite antenna vertically ?? so that the surface shows to the side ?? on the bracket. For many models, this roughly corresponds to the appropriate angle of inclination. Satellite receivers have a display for the reception quality in the screen menu. With the help of this display you can then align the satellite antenna exactly ?? However, you need a TV set within sight to display the on-screen menu. When aligning the satellite dish, two setting values play an important role: the azimuth as the horizontal direction of rotation of the antenna and the elevation as its angle of inclination.Free-to-air HD channels in Germany
47 channels
High definition televisionSatellite finder or app for alignment
If you cannot set up a television near the satellite antenna (e.g. on the roof), use a so-called satellite finder to align it. The device costs only a few euros and is located between the antenna and the satellite receiver during installation. The satellite finder shows the strength of the satellite signal on a scale, sometimes with an ascending beep. Alternatively, there are also various free apps such as the SatFinder that help you to get into the right position.
»Download: SatFinder for Android (free)
»Download: SatFinder for iOS (free)
