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How to connect Bell satellite dish LNBs to the receiver?
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In this blog post, we will explain how the LNBs should be connected to the receiver. To help you understand this, let's talk a little bit about Bell satellites (i.e. Nimiq-91° and Nimiq-82°). 91° and 82° are the positions of the Bell satellites in the sky and does NOT mean that you are pointing your dish at 91° and 82° degrees. Originally, Bell only had one satellite which was Nimiq-91°. But then they had to add another one (Nimiq-82°) to broadcast HD channels and some international channels. What are LNBs? LNBs are devices used to capture signal from these satellites. So, in...
Do I need an external ATSC tuner to receive OTA signal?
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ATSC tuners are needed to receive digital television (DTV) channels transmitted by TV stations. However, almost most, if not all, of the TVs these days come equipped with ATSC tuners build in them. So, if your TV is relatively new (2007 or newer), then you most likely don’t need an external ATSC tuner to receive OTA channels. But if your TV is older than 2007, then you may need an ATSC tuner to receive OTA signal. If you are unsure about your TV, you should call and ask the TV manufacturer and they will be able to tell you if...
How to point your Bell satellite dish?
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In this blog post, we will tell you how to point your Bell satellite dish. We will not cover the entire installation process. This post is intended for the users who are handy with the tools and have the basic knowledge of how a satellite dish system works. Assuming that you have already installed the mast, make sure that the mast is perpendicular to the ground by using a leveling tool. Making sure that its level will make your job much easier in pointing your dish. The following steps may NOT be of any use if the mast is not perpendicular to the ground....
Best outdoor HD TV antenna?
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Having hard time deciding which outdoor HD antenna to chose from? In this blog post we will discuss the features of various outdoor HD antennas available in the market today. Due to the wide variety of antennas available in the market these days, we will not be covering all of the antennas but only a few of the popular ones (Let us know in the comments section below if you would like us to include some other antennas in this blog). In the end, we will conclude with the best possible choice (for GTA consumers only). While selecting an HD antenna,...
How to install an HD antenna on roof?
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For all the DIYers out there who would like to know how to properly mount an HD antenna/satellite on the roof (shingles). This guide assumes that the mounting hardware being used is a regular j-pole. Same techniques can be used to mount a tripod. Locate your ideal location on the roof where you would like to mount the antenna. The higher the better for signal reception. Other factor you may want to consider is how visible is it from the street or other strategic location where you wouldn't want people to see it. Now you need to find the rafter in the roof...