BJ LINC Technical Support — Routing the Cable
With the channels now downloaded, you can route the cable to the permanent location for the receiver.
- Connect the shorter COAX cable to the LNB.
- Fasten the COAX to the LNB support arm using the plastic cable ties.
- Connect the other end of that piece of COAX cable to one end of the grounding block.
- Connect the second COAX cable to the other end of the grounding block.
- Run that COAX cable into your school to the “in” connector of the surge protector supplied.
- Run a cable from the “out” connector on the surge protector and connect to “LNB IN” on the receiver.
- Seal the outside of all outdoor cable connections with silicone RTV sealant.
Important Points to Remember:
You must use RG6 (or RG6/U cable for underground) at every point between the dish and the receiver.
The cable can be buried directly, but we recommend running it through a plastic conduit to prevent animals from chewing through it.
The cable cannot hang unsupported at any point. This will cause damage to the cable and prevent it from conducting the signal as it should.
The use of a UL-approved computer-grade surge protector is strongly recommended. We recommend using a model with satellite coax cable connections for added protection from damaging electrical surges.
You can route the cable into the school through the attic, crawl space, or window. Avoid crushing or pinching the cable.
If you are using more than 100 ft. of RG6 COAX cable between the dish and receiver, you will need an in-line signal amplifier. Otherwise, you may experience signal interruptions. If you will purchase an amplifier locally, here are the specifications: 15-20dB gain, 950-2050 MHz frequency range.
The amplifier should be installed as close to the dish as possible. Use a short length of RG6 cable coming out of the LNB and connect to the amplifier, then run another length to the ground block. Seal the outside of the connections with silicone RTV sealant.
