I live in an apartment that has no outdoor space at all (no balcony). However, it has large floor-to-ceiling windows. I am on the 27th floor, with an absolutely unobstructed view. Can a satellite dish receive signal through a plate glass window?
2007-11-01 02:05:13 · 10 answers · asked by Kurt C 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Although you *could* install it in your apartment, there is no guarantee that the signal would get through (contrary to a previous answer, very few household window glass is made with lead; although it used to be used to "support" large window panes, it's too expensive and heavy, and is reserved for architectural glass (usually has a "foggy" appearance), stained glass, etc; regardless, there wouldn't be enough lead in it to stop a satellite signal). You would also have to ensure that your window faces due south, and can be angled appropriately, depending on your latitude.
However, there are other considerations:
1) Your apartment complex may have rules about installing any kind of receiver or similar equipment (e.g., TV, radio, or ham radio antenna; satellite dish; lightning suppressor; weather equipment; etc). Check your lease, tenant agreement, home association, or similar (don't ask your neighbors, because they may not have checked, either!).
2) Your apartment complex may already have cable and/or satellite connections available for you to use; all your dish service would need is to attach a dish either outside your window or atop the roof (again, this may have already been taken care of).
3) Although dishes are fairly small, these days, they are still obtrusive, and would not go well with too many interior decor schemes!
Good luck!
2007-11-01 07:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inside Dish
2016-10-21 23:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by wein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Any wires running through the walls that the window is housed in may block the signal. How many floors are in the building? You might try having it put on the roof if allowed and then running the cable down to your aparment.
2007-11-01 02:16:26 · answer #3 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can't tell you that you are not allowed to have one. But they can tell you rules. Like no drilling. No mounting the dish on the building. Your patio might not face south either. If it does, I would suggest mounting on a tripod and using flat cable to bring the cable inside the apartment. Call DTV and talk with them.
2016-03-13 11:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Irene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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If your rental agreement says you can't damage the apartment (by drilling holes for wires and dish mounting, for example), then you're out of luck. Even though it's your private living space and the landlord can't enter without notice, it's the landlord's property and you could have to pay for the damage.
2016-04-03 00:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by Lucy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can install outside your windows. They cannot do it inside. Most apartments don't care if you install the things. If they have to, they can put it on the roof. (I have seen them attached to the side of a building.)
2007-11-01 02:47:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. It has to have a clear shot to the south (at least here). There can be no trees, etc. obstructing it. Guess it's cable for you.
2007-11-01 02:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie Queen of All ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can install it in the apartment. No it will not get signal.
2007-11-01 02:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by L H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO... the lead in the glass won't let the dish antenna work... READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL... it's all in there.
2007-11-01 02:12:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no got to be outside
2007-11-01 02:15:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋