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Yes, you can remove a satellite dish yourself. Just be sure that you feel confident in the job as it requires you to climb a ladder and work on the roof. As working on the roof can be quite dangerous even for experienced DIYers, it’s recommended that you call in a local satellite dish installer. 

Coax cable connects to your television, modem, or cable box. Look for a female coax connection on these devices. Your coax cable will connect to any of these. The other end of the wire runs to the service connection coming into the house.

The cost to install a satellite dish averages about $200, but the cost may vary depending on whether you’re purchasing the satellite equipment as part of a satellite TV package. If you’re purchasing a satellite dish and equipment as part of a package, you may pay only a small charge of $20 to $40. On the other hand, the cost of parts and labor to install a satellite dish ranges from $300 to $2,150.

Most people install satellite dishes on the roof so its path is unobstructed by trees, branches or buildings. However, a spot on a garage, deck, patio, or on the ground that has nothing blocking the dish will also work. The dish must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions without falling over or tilting the dish out of the optimal angle offset.