SBCA Equipment Setup 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'bird dog' or satellite finder device during a dish installation?

Accepted Answer

Provides an audible or visual signal strength indication to assist with peaking dish alignment

Answer

A satellite finder (bird dog) provides real-time signal strength feedback — often via tone or LED — enabling the installer to peak dish alignment without needing a second person at the receiver.

Question 2

Which coaxial connector type is the industry standard for residential satellite and cable TV installations in the US?

Accepted Answer

F-type

Answer

The F-type connector is the standard threaded coaxial connector used throughout US residential satellite and cable TV wiring.

Question 3

When using a compression-type F-connector on RG-6 quad-shield cable, what is the correct order of preparation steps?

Accepted Answer

Cut cable square, strip outer jacket, fold back braid/foil, trim dielectric, install and compress connector

Answer

Proper compression connector installation requires a square cut, staged stripping to expose shield and dielectric, then inserting and compressing the connector with a compression tool.

Question 4

A satellite receiver requires an IF frequency range of 950–2150 MHz from the LNB. What band and standard does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Ku-band standard universal LNB IF output

Answer

950–2150 MHz is the standard IF output range of a Ku-band universal LNB, which down-converts both low and high local oscillator bands to this range.

Question 5

What effect does increasing the dish elevation angle beyond the correct setting have on the received signal?

Accepted Answer

Decreases signal by pointing the dish above the satellite's actual position

Answer

Setting elevation too high points the dish above the satellite, reducing signal just as effectively as pointing below it — both misalign the dish from the satellite.

(SBCA) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association Certification Practice Test

(SBCA) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association Certification Practice Test

SBCA Equipment Setup 4