Satellite prep

[kark0202]

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I have two coax hook ups marked satellite prep. Master bedroom has a hook up and main salon as well. Do i need to split a satellite signal so it goes into each prep input?

There isnt a satellite hook up in the garage. Is it possible to find where the garage wall hookup ends so i could tie it to a satellite prep?


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[chuckster57]

Satellite has to be a direct coax, unless you buy a special bi-directional splitter. The limiting factor is, if you have more than one receiver on at a time the "main" receiver will rule which satellite your going to get channels from.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/BAMF-2-Way-Splitter-Bi-Directional-5-2300MHz/dp/B0113JAN8K/ref=zg_bs_3224457011_1/133-8385780-1391451?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZEXYD5XQTNJ677V3WJNH

In your case if your dish has 2 outputs then you could choose either the family room or bedroom as the primary and hook up the coax accordingly in the convienece center. If your going to run it to the garage, then you would need the splitter, most likely using the family room feed, and run an additional coax into the garage. You have to use RG6 coax for satellite, and often times the factory uses RG59 for the antenna/park cable runs, so using the feed to the existing plate in the garage if it has one is probably not going to work.

[kark0202]

Could i just hook the satellite up to the top coax input in the convenience center and then have the option of using a satellite receiver anywhere? I found the cables that run to the antenna and the satellite prep in main salon and they are the same kind of cable.


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[kark0202]

I believe the top coax input is for hardline cable but i havent ever tried it out.


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[chuckster57]

No, the park cable coax goes to the booster which is also a splitter (non bi directional) so you would have to remove it from the booster and then find the coax going to the garage and join those directly.
RG6 and RG59 look the same, you'll have to look at the printing on the coax to identify what it is.

[Goose]

I like that battery disconnect you have there. Need to get one for my battery. Bought the wrong one. Bought one intended for a car battery. Oof!


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[kark0202]

I figured out the wiring, the cable input does work on my unit for satellite so bonus! I want to mount the dish on my roof. Now i need a good idea of how to mount the cables to the side of my rv so it looks better than this. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170816/43cba9bd1598a01b71eba2e1c7efdd5c.jpg



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[chuckster57]

If the refer isn't on a slide, just run them down the vent. From there you can drill a hole in the corner and take them to the underbelly and route them wherever.

If that's not an option, then I would look for a wall that you can open up. Drill a hole from the inside up through the roof. There are plates made specifically for 2-5 cables that will seal the hole. We do it all the time. Once inside again you can run it into the underbelly and do what you need. If your going to tie into exsisting coax runs, they will be in the underbelly.

[kark0202]

I can go through my master closet. Any idea how long of a drill bit it would take to get from the ceiling of the closet up to and thru the roof?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170818/625ee576c0773e768814693da70501da.jpg


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[chuckster57]

We use a 3/8" bit for a pilot hole, bit is about 18" long. When you get through the ceiling, run the drill backwards through the insulation so it doesn't pull it all out. Then when you feel the roof (solid) then drill through. Then just use a bigger drill bit to get the size you need for the number of cables.

BEFORE YOU DRILL: figure out where your coming out on the roof, and think about any wires that may be routed in the roof. The reason for running the drill bit backwards through the roof void is to not catch insulation or wiring. Have you found/ordered the roof plate?

[kark0202]

Yes just the normal king roof plate for two cables. What kind of screws should i use on my roof? I think its fiberglass but not sure. 2016 raptor 422sp


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[chuckster57]

Isn't your roof rubber (TPO or EDPM)? If so then underneath will be OBS plywood so wood screws will work. Make sure to use butyl tape on roof side of plate, and then put a good amount of lap sealant on the edges and cover the screws. Stainless would be best.