The satellite dish is the least expensive component of the DIRECTV® System and is basically useless without the set-top receiver. Also keep in mind that the dish is small enough to be placed in an inconspicuous location on your home or property. Many apartment and condominium residents have their dish installed on a private patio or balcony when they're not authorized to mount a dish on the roof. A clear view of the southern sky is required.

The dish is the least expensive component of the system and is basically useless without the set-top receiver. Also keep in mind that the dish is small enough to be placed in an inconspicuous location on your home or property.

Yes, you can use the installation manuals but professional installation is especially recommended with Multi Satellite dishes, due to their critical pointing and more complicated wiring requirements.

Yes. The dish can be positioned indoors, pointing through most glass windows, if the setting offers a clear view of the southern sky. But it is always advisable to install outdoors.

Your satellite dish should be installed outside your house where it can get a clear view of the southern sky. Although you may be tempted to install it inside for one reason or another, there truly is no need to do so. In addition, window glass can interfere with your signal, lowering your picture quality.

We strongly recommend that you install your dish outside in a location that has a direct line of site to the south sky. If the dish is installed in your home it must have a direct line of sight to the south through a window. Many types of window glass degrade the satellite signal.

Yes you may install a satellite dish and/or cable TV per the provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Simply stated, homeowners are allowed to install a "dish" antenna that is one meter (39") or less in diameter and is designed to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct-to-home satellite service. Any satellite dishes and antennas over one meter (39") are not covered by the Act and are therefore still prohibited in Piney Creek.

In order to receive the signal, the dish must have a direct line of sight to the south through a window. However, many types of window glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, it is strongly recommend that you install your satellite dish outside in a suitable location.

Satellite dishes are not permitted, nor are other outside antennae. However, the College provides basic cable for each residence hall, which includes a student-selected movie channel and on-campus stations. To access cable, you will need to provide your own coaxial cable cord.

The satellite dish will need to be mounted at a location with a clear view of the South-to-Southwest sky. Consult your technician if you have any questions or concerns about satellite dish placement. All two-room dual receivers need to be connected to an active telephone line in order to waive the fee for the second room. Single room receivers are not required to have a phone line connected.

Most leases will not allow individuals to erect aerials. However forward thinking landlords are now regularly updating to modern television facilities.

Yes, DIRECTV offers a satellite dish for TV and the Internet through DirecWay. Click on the links below for more information.

Because the dish must point to two different satellite positions, we strongly suggest that you have your DIRECTV System professionally installed. Most of the time, standard professional installation is included with your new system. If you are upgrading your equipment through DIRECTV Customer Service, most offers may include standard professional installation as well.

In many cases yes. You will need a signed approval from your landlord when the DISH installer arrives.