💡 Want to start satellite installation work? 📡
Here’s everything you need to know 👇🏾
Many people think you need big capital to start satellite installation — the truth is, you only need the right tools, small money, and willingness to learn!
BASIC TOOLS YOU NEED
- ✅ Spanner set (10mm–13mm)
- ✅ Screwdriver set
- ✅ Cable cutter / stripper
- ✅ F-connectors & electrical tape
- ✅ Tape measure & spirit level
- ✅ Compass or SatFinder app
- ✅ Signal meter (optional but helpful)
MATERIALS YOU’LL WORK WITH
- 60cm to 90cm dishes
- Universal Ku-band LNBs
- DiSEqC switches (2×1, 4×1, 8×1)
- RG6 coaxial cable
- Receivers (Strong, MultiTV, Freesat, etc.)
WHAT YOU MUST LEARN
- How to find satellite direction (azimuth, elevation & skew)
- How to install and align a dish
- How to connect DiSEqC switches & LNBs
- How to scan channels and fix weak signals
- The difference between Ku-band and C-band
- Proper cable routing and safety setup
STARTUP COST (Nigeria 2025 Estimate)
- 🔹 Basic tools & materials — ₦20,000–₦30,000
- 🔹 Dish + LNB + cable (for practice) — ₦15,000–₦25,000
- 🔹 Digital sat meter (optional) — ₦20,000–₦40,000
- 🔹 Training fee (learn from a professional) — ₦15,000–₦30,000
- ➡️ Total Startup Range: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000
Start small. Practice at home or help a friend install theirs. Once you get confident, you can start charging for jobs.
EARNING POTENTIAL
- 💰 Single dish installation — ₦3,000–₦10,000
- 💰 Multi-satellite setup — ₦10,000–₦20,000+
- 💰 Dish repair/troubleshooting — ₦2,000–₦5,000
- 💰 Motorized dish setup — ₦15,000–₦30,000+
One clean installation can feed you for days. The more you learn, the more you earn! 💪🏾
PRO INSTALLER TIPS
- ✅ Always carry spare F-connectors and tape
- ✅ Take before/after photos of your jobs
- ✅ Stay neat, polite, and professional — it builds trust
- ✅ Keep learning (YouTube, Telegram installer groups)
- ✅ Learn how to configure different receivers
FINAL WORD
Satellite installation is not just a hustle — it’s a skill that pays for life. Start small, stay consistent, and one day, you’ll be the installer everyone calls first. 🙌🏾
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