π‘ Want to start satellite installation work? π‘
Hereβs everything you need to know ππΎ
Many people think you need big capital to start satellite installation β the truth is, you only need the right tools, small money, and willingness to learn!
BASIC TOOLS YOU NEED
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Spanner set (10mmβ13mm)
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Screwdriver set
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Cable cutter / stripper
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F-connectors & electrical tape
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Tape measure & spirit level
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Compass or SatFinder app
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Signal meter (optional but helpful)
MATERIALS YOUβLL WORK WITH
- 60cm to 90cm dishes
- Universal Ku-band LNBs
- DiSEqC switches (2Γ1, 4Γ1, 8Γ1)
- 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)
- πΉ Basic tools & materials β β¦20,000ββ¦30,000
- πΉ Dish + LNB + cable (for practice) β β¦15,000ββ¦25,000
- πΉ Digital sat meter (optional) β β¦20,000ββ¦40,000
- πΉ Training fee (learn from a professional) β β¦15,000ββ¦30,000
- β‘οΈ Total Startup Range: β¦50,000 β β¦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
- π° Single dish installation β β¦3,000ββ¦10,000
- π° Multi-satellite setup β β¦10,000ββ¦20,000+
- π° Dish repair/troubleshooting β β¦2,000ββ¦5,000
- π° Motorized dish setup β β¦15,000ββ¦30,000+
One clean installation can feed you for days. The more you learn, the more you earn! πͺπΎ
PRO INSTALLER TIPS
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Always carry spare F-connectors and tape
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Take before/after photos of your jobs
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Stay neat, polite, and professional β it builds trust
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Keep learning (YouTube, Telegram installer groups)
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Learn how to configure different receivers
FINAL WORD
Satellite installation is not just a hustle β itβs a skill that pays for life. Start small, stay consistent, and one day, youβll be the installer everyone calls first. ππΎ
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