This post is just an index or summary of links for your specific installation needs.

If you want to learn about the different parts of a dish look here (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79111).

For most common Bell installations and Bell approved equipment look here for SW21 (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79112) and here for SW44 (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79117).

For lnb's with built in switching requiring no external switch look here for the (DP)twin and (DP)Quad (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79113) and here for DPP twin lnb (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79128)

For DP34, DPP33 and DPP44 switches click here for DP34 (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79127), here for DPP33 (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=93309) and here for DPP44 (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79131).

For cascading legacy switches (SW44) for 5 or more tuners click here (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79134)

For cascading DP34 and DPP44 switches for 5 or more tuners/receivers click here (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79135).

For people interested in finding out how to backfeed the modulated output from dual tuner receivers on the incoming satellite line click here (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79139).

Other noteworthy threads for installation questions.


Backround info before installation (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=79111)
Finding ExpressVu Satellite 82 - Discussion and Tips (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=16447)
9200 Installation 101 (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=26721)
Expressvu Installation Questions (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=54861)


Remember:

All new threads in this forum are moderated. This means new threads will NOT appear until it has been vetted by a moderator and approved. Posts into existing threads are not moderated and should appear immediately.

This is simply to avoid having a million threads saying "help with my installation". There are lots of threads in this forum that should be relevant to any installation so post into existing threads.

If you have to create a new thread, you can but it may be awhile before its approved and it may be moved into a related existing thread.

NOTE: If you are a new member and your post is not visible, please see New Member and my posts aren't showing up? (http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=65919) in our Digital Home Help Forum for more information.

Yes, indeed, very useful information. Seems like many are attempting their own installs but perhaps some shouldn't be. A professional installation should always be done, unless you're certain you can do as good a job or better.

-Mike

P.S. I know the professionals don't always get it right either, but most do.

RG6 is the preferred cable type to use for all satellite installations, please see following links for more details

Digital Home FAQ: Cables and Connections:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76085


Digital Home FAQ: Cables, Splitters:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=3327