I want to do an install of the HD setup myself. I am just tired of waiting for the installers to come. It took them 3 weeks to get to my apartment and when he got there, he tells me that we have to reschedule because he did not have the written consent from the landlord, which I gave them earlier. Now, I have to reschedule again and get written consent again.
I want to use the pre-existing cable tv lines(RG-6) to run the HD Directv. There is a cable splitter in the attic one goes to my bedroom and one to my living room. I want to remove the splitter and hook the Directv lines directly to each lines with a coupler. The installer looked at the wiring and said he would have to install all new wiring and wall outlets for it to work. I though RG-6 was the de facto standard for all Directv systems. [1] What type of wire do I need to run? [2] How difficult is it to aim the 5 LNB satellite? I have installed the 1 and 2 LNB satellites with no problem before. [3] What equipment do I need to install it beside the satellite and receiver? [4] Could someone give my a good step by step tutorial? The more information the better. Thanks a lot.
I want to use the pre-existing cable tv lines(RG-6) to run the HD Directv. There is a cable splitter in the attic one goes to my bedroom and one to my living room. I want to remove the splitter and hook the Directv lines directly to each lines with a coupler. The installer looked at the wiring and said he would have to install all new wiring and wall outlets for it to work. I though RG-6 was the de facto standard for all Directv systems. [1] What type of wire do I need to run? [2] How difficult is it to aim the 5 LNB satellite? I have installed the 1 and 2 LNB satellites with no problem before. [3] What equipment do I need to install it beside the satellite and receiver? [4] Could someone give my a good step by step tutorial? The more information the better. Thanks a lot.
