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notes about how to mount a dish antenna on a basic sloped roof house. | notes about how to mount a dish antenna on a basic sloped-roof house. | ||
[[Category:Antenna]] | [[Category:Antenna]] | ||
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In the parts list, the 1.5" screws are meant for the braces and the 2" screws are meant to attach the base plate components. | In the parts list, the 1.5" screws are meant for the braces and the 2" screws are meant to attach the base plate components. | ||
Apply wood glue liberally. | The dish is to be attached to a 2" conduit which should be attached to the 2x4 upright. It will require 4 holes drilled into the 2x4 to accommodate 2 u-bolts. | ||
Apply wood glue liberally to all wood to wood connections. | |||
See the diagrams below. | See the diagrams below. | ||
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== Parts List == | == Parts List == | ||
# 1 x 2x4 board x 4' | # 1 x 2x4 board x 4' - $2.64 | ||
# 1 x 2x2 board x 4' | # 1 x 2x2 board x 4' - $1.94 | ||
# 1 x 4'x4' 1/2" plywood | # 1 x 4'x4' 1/2" plywood - $24.75 | ||
# | # 1 Box, 1 lb #8 1-3/4" Construction Screws, Star-tops - $7.94 | ||
# 24' braided cable - 3/32" thick - $7.20 | |||
# | # 3/32" Ferrule & Stop Set - aluminum cable clamps w/ stops - 2 sets of 2 - $2.74 | ||
# | # 1 x 24" x 1.5" PVC Pipe - $0.99 | ||
# 1 x 24" x | # 2 x 1.5"x5" U-bolts - $3.40 | ||
# 2 x | # Titebond II Premium Wood Glue - Water Resistant, Interior/Exterior - 16oz - $6.27 | ||
# | # Thompson's WaterSeal - Waterproofing Wood Protector - Wood Sealer - 1 Gallon - $14.97 | ||
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Cost Total: $80 | |||
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== Diagrams == | == Diagrams == | ||
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[[File:Roof-platform1-2-3.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sloped-roof mounting platform for a dish antenna. Side view.]] | [[File:Roof-platform1-2-3.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sloped-roof mounting platform for a dish antenna. Side view.]] | ||
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== Mounting the platform == | |||
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[[File:20141130 160516.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sudomesh dish mount with Oakland in the distance]] | |||
[[File:20141130 160446.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sudomesh dish with Richmond in the distance]] | |||
[[File:20141130 162952.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sudomesh dish mount showing the cable attached to attic vent.]] | |||
[[File:20141130 160500.jpg|thumb| left | 800px |Sudomesh dish mount and happy ethernet wire/RJ45 termination.]] | |||