DTTV Installation

  1. Installation Procedures
    1. Site visit by contractor to assess :-
      • Feasibility of installing digital-ready UHF antenna at rooftop
      • Feasibility of running RG6 antenna cable and F-connectors for both ends
      • Verify digital signal availability for Ch 33, Ch 34 and Ch 35
      • Feasibility of installing Digital Terrestrial set-top box at equipment/headend room
      • Conduct digital signal measurement e.g. power level/MER/BER/C/N ratio
      • Verify existing MATV/DTTV system compatibility
    2. Installation of receiving equipment by contractor :-
      • Installation of antenna, MRD/pre-amplifier and cable run (1 day)
      • Testing and commissioning (0.5 day)
    3. Installation of StarHub Digital Terrestrial set-top boxes by StarHub technician upon receipt of signed StarHub Service Agreement

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  2. Typical DTTV Equipment List
    • Digital-ready UHF antenna (Typical: 16dB Band IV)
    • Antenna dipole support pre-amp module
    • Antenna mast/brackets/guy wires/accessories
    • Broadband amplifier (Gain: 35dB)
    • Bandpass filters; splitters; combiner; equipment rack (if existing rack does not have enough space)
    • RG6 and RG11 cables
    • F-connectors and cable-ready TV outlet (F-type)
    • Digital-ready channelised processor/ Digital-ready converter (required for building's distribution system; one module for each channel)
    • Modulator (required for headend configuration; one for each channel)

    Some equipment is optional. Customers are advised to engage the contractors directly to obtain quotation for the upgrading/installation works required on their Master Antenna TV (MATV) system.

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  3. Contractors For DTTV Installation
    Contractors Contact Person Contact Nos.
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    A-Link AV & Security Systems Alvin Lee 6383 1113 9248 6000
    Antechnic Engineering Jimmy Lim 6282 8690 9248 5858
    EMS Electronics Eric Soh 6441 3533 9248 4848
    GM Engineering Pte Ltd Moral Gan 6295 0176 9739 3478
    Haw Wah Trading Co. Lister Wu - 9386 5782
    Poh Electronics S.H. Poh 6294 3354 9616 3030
    Procom Engineering Johnny Ng 6259 2880 9616 8260
    Skycom Satellite Systems Pte Ltd Winson Yap 6749 4111 9843 2473

    This list is for reference only. Building owners are at liberty to engage other contractors.

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