Satellite tools
for all
satellite installations
As per request, I have included a list all the most essential satellite tools require to install a satellite system:
Standard Coaxial Crimp tool
There are two basic type of crimp tools used to connect coaxial ends to your cable. The most popular is your standard manual crimping tool. According to the size of your cable, these crimping tools vary too. For instance, you can get one for R59, RG6 or RG11. RG6 is the standard in the industry now.
Compression Coaxial Crimp tool
Compression coaxial tool is most reliable tool to put cable ends to coaxial. Once you put it (in the right way), the end won't come out no matter what you do. These ends are ideal for outdoor purposes, since it doesn't let water goes inside the cable.
Coax wire stripper
Obviously, you can cut the coaxial cable using an utility knife. But, you want to do it properly, you should be using a coax wire stripper. It will not only cut the cable for you, but also, it will eliminate those silver tiny wires that can produce a short in the cable end. To use it, all you have to do is, insert cable inside the wire stripper opening. Spin the tool for a couple times. And,just like magic, your cable is cut, ready for you to put an coaxial end.
Signal Finder
This device allows you to find the signal for most satellite systems including digital, analog and KU band types. If you want more information about, you can check my
Signal Finder
webpage.
Wrenches
If you don't have wrenches to tight up or loose up your satellite, you are waisting your time installing it. If you are using installing, an original, dish network, directv, star choice or Express Vu dish, you need to use either a 7/16 inches or 11 milimeter wrench. Some after market dishes uses 10 milimeter wreches, instead. Now if you are installing a 30 inches or bigger dish, chances are you have to use a 1/2 wrench. So, to be cautious, make sure, you have all there, just in case.
Screwdrivers
You need screw drivers to loose up the LNB or head on the dish. Most dishes require either philips screw driver or a flat head type. Rarely you will need a robertson type. For western use, philips type is the stardard version LNB screws.
Drills
You can have any satellite tools around, but, without a drill, you cannot mount a dish. From experience, I will recommend you having at least a 14V drill. If your drill is has a high and low option even better. It makes it easier, especially when you drill holes through concrete walls.
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