๐ก Want to start satellite installation work? ๐ก
Hereโs everything you need to know ๐๐พ
Many people think you need big capital to start satellite installation โ 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 (10mmโ13mm)
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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 YOUโLL WORK WITH
- 60cm to 90cm dishes
- Universal Ku-band LNBs
- DiSEqC switches (2ร1, 4ร1, 8ร1)
- 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)
- ๐น Basic tools & materials โ โฆ20,000โโฆ30,000
- ๐น Dish + LNB + cable (for practice) โ โฆ15,000โโฆ25,000
- ๐น Digital sat meter (optional) โ โฆ20,000โโฆ40,000
- ๐น Training fee (learn from a professional) โ โฆ15,000โโฆ30,000
- โก๏ธ Total Startup Range: โฆ50,000 โ โฆ100,000
Start small. Practice at home or help a friend install theirs. Once you get confident, you can start charging for jobs.
EARNING POTENTIAL
- ๐ฐ Single dish installation โ โฆ3,000โโฆ10,000
- ๐ฐ Multi-satellite setup โ โฆ10,000โโฆ20,000+
- ๐ฐ Dish repair/troubleshooting โ โฆ2,000โโฆ5,000
- ๐ฐ Motorized dish setup โ โฆ15,000โโฆ30,000+
One clean installation can feed you for days. The more you learn, the more you earn! ๐ช๐พ
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 โ 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 โ itโs a skill that pays for life. Start small, stay consistent, and one day, youโll be the installer everyone calls first. ๐๐พ
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