Free-To-Air (FTA) satellite television programs are an alternative to pay satellite TV and digital terrestrial. Thanks to the advancement of technology, FTA reception systems have become, in recent years, more affordable and have also undergone a great improvement. Read on to find out how to install and configure an FTA system.
There are several geostationary satellites in orbit around the Earth that transmit FTA signals. In this guide, we will see how to receive a free program in Mandarin Chinese called CCTV - 4 on the Galaxy 3 satellite that orbits with longitude 95 ° West.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Install the satellite dish
Step 1. For antenna installation, choose a place that can be reached in a direct line and unobstructed by the satellite signal
Generally, the best places to place these antennas are on roofs, terraces and balconies. Using an analog compass will make it easier for you to find the desired angle. In the example, we will point the antenna at 95 ° to the Southwest.
Step 2. Install the antenna in the desired location
The reflector must be firmly fixed on its axis, in order to withstand the force of the wind. Otherwise, there is a risk that it will fall and injure people or damage property.
If the antenna is installed on a wooden ceiling, silicon around the base to make it waterproof
Step 3. Adjust the direction of the dish to point at 95 ° Southeast and orient it slightly upwards
Screw in the direction adjuster screws, but do not fully tighten them.
Step 4. Connect the satellite finder, or sat finder, using a 3 meter coaxial cable
Turn on the satellite finder and enter the satellite name (Galaxy 3C) and downlink frequency (11780Hz). You should hear long beeps with pauses.
Step 5. Begin to rotate the antenna and use the sound indicator of the sat finder to set the correct horizontal position
If the interval between beeps becomes shorter, you are moving in the correct direction. If it gets longer, it rotates in the opposite direction.
Step 6. Fully tighten the rotation control screws to maintain this angle
Step 7. Adjust the vertical angle in the same way as the horizontal angle
The dish of the antenna will then be positioned to receive a good signal.
Step 8. Connect one end of the long external coaxial cable to the antenna reflector
Step 9. Firmly secure the cable to the roof, wall or balcony
Never leave the cable free and flapping. It could be dangerous or damaged.
Step 10. Make a hole in the wall to run the wire from the outside to the inside of the house
ATTENTION: when preparing to drill the wall make sure there are no electrical cables or water pipes where you want to make the hole. Drilling a hole in a live electrical cable can cause severe electric shock and injury. Drilling a water pipe can cause damage and flooding of the structure
Step 11. Connect the cable to the receiver
Part 2 of 2: Configure the receiver
The receiver decodes the signal received from the satellite into a TV signal, which it transmits to the TV set.
Step 1. Turn on the receiver and the TV set connected to it; on the TV screen you should see the receiver power up screen
Step 2. When the receiver is on, press the Menu button on the receiver remote control; select Settings from the menu and then Select Satellite; a pre-installed list of satellites will appear; Using the up and down buttons on the remote, scroll down and up the list and find the Galaxy 3C satellite
Press the OK button to select the satellite.
Step 3. Press the yellow button on the remote control to start searching for channels; you should see a progress bar on the screen; when the progress bar is filled to 100%, the search is complete and the first channel found will be shown on the screen
Step 4. Press the Ch Up and Ch Down buttons to change channels
Step 5. Done
Now you can see all the free channels broadcast by the Galaxy 3 which orbits 95 ° West of longitude.
Advice
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The signals propagate as the crow flies
To receive signals of sufficient quality and strength, there must be no physical obstacles placed between the satellite and the antenna, such as tall buildings or trees
