I am having mine installed tomorrow. Hopefully, the installation will go smoothly. I was told that the install would be free and that I would get two new receivers. It sounds too good to be true but that is what I was told.
Well, the install did not go as planned. Due to the size and weight of the dish, I was told that I need to have a pole installed in the ground and secured with concrete to a depth of three feet. I just thought the installer would be able to replace the wall mounted dish with the new dish, but he said it just would not work. It sounds like a great deal of work to get the pole in place and perfectly vertical. Any suggestions?
A poll mount is very easy. The AT9 can also be mounted on a roof or chimney mount. What was the particular issue?
Idea was basd on a BUD, but is the same for DBS except pipe diameter. Shows a few options. GROUND POLE option should work fine. Just remember the lower to the ground the greater the risk of a LoS issue or damage to the dish.
Thanks for the information. Basically, the installer had some concerns about attaching the new dish to the cinder block wall. I had no idea that the new dish was so large and heavy. He also brought up HOA issue of having the dish extending above the wall and in view from the front yard. I guess I will do some thinking about the ground pole option and it may become my project for next weekend.
Although I love my HOA also in AZ, just tell the installer and the HOA to become educated about OTARD: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html they can't block your dish.
