There are a few good reasons why you would end up having to install your own satellite dish, but the first time it is installed you have no reason to do it yourself. This is because all of major satellite service providers like Dish Network and DirecTV not only give you a free satellite system when you join their family of viewers, but they also install it for free using their own in house team of installation experts.

They only do it for free the first time though and it is covered by a warranty, but if you move to a new location, you have to pay for the second installation. It is highly recommended that you have them professionally install it if it is all possible for you to do it. If you are intent on doing it yourself though, there a few handy tips that it is highly recommended that you follow.

Satellite system installation is going to mainly involve the wiring that traverses through the dwelling and the dish on the roof of the dwelling, if the roof is where you are going top put it. If you have never slipped off a roof before, you will be amazed at how fast it happens and how easy it is to do. If the roof is steep then give careful thought to the risk involved.

If it is icy then don't even get on it unless it is a flat roof and then be very careful when getting on and off the ladder. You can always use a tripod mount to wait out the winter with. Use brand new screws and mounting brackets that you can get at the hardware store and pre drill pilot holes to insure that the wood doesn't split when you drive in any screws.

Select a good solid location to attach it to that is as close a distance as possible to the receiver, then get in the attic and see if you can run your cable to it. If it is inaccessible, then find another solid place with a clear view to the southern sky. Try your best to avoid obstacles like tree branches and use a compass to get your bearings.

Don't fall through the ceiling when you are in the attic and move slowly and carefully and you might pick up a can of wasp spray when you are at the hardware store. After you have found a solid place on your house, attached the dish nicely with good new brackets and screws and ran your cables then connect the cable with an exterior connector that has a rubber boot on it and use cable clips to fasten any loose cable to a solid surface.

Don't tear big holes in your walls when you are running cables through the inside of the house. Use a long screw driver to drill through the sheet rock walls then fish the cable through using a piece of coat hanger. Think before you act, because if you are going to get hurt or do extensive damage to your home then there is no real savings in doing it yourself.