Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
0803 205 2517 info@maintenance.com.ng
C-BAND • Ku-BAND • Ka-BAND • LEO • GEO

Professional Satellite & VSAT
Installation Engineering

Complete satellite solutions for residential DStv, commercial Multi-Dwelling Units, enterprise VSAT networks, and industrial LEO/GEO broadband. Site survey, precision alignment, and end-to-end commissioning.

Request Free Site Survey Technical Capabilities
DStv / GOtv
VSAT / iDirect
Starlink LEO
SMATV / MDU
FTA / CBTV
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

End-to-End Satellite & VSAT Solutions

From 60cm DStv residential dishes to 3.8m C-Band enterprise VSAT terminals. We engineer, install, and commission systems across all frequency bands and orbital regimes.

DOMESTIC

DStv · GOtv · FTA

Single-dwelling units, homes, apartments

Dish Size: 60cm – 90cm (Ku-Band)
LNBs: Single, Twin, Quad, Octo – 0.1dB/0.2dB noise figure
Receivers: DStv Explora, HD Zapper, FTA decoders, PVR
Cabling: RG6/U, dual-shield/quad-shield, F-Type compression
Satellites: Eutelsat 36B (DStv), SES-5, Amos-7, Intelsat 20
COMMERCIAL · MDU

SMATV · MATV · Headends

Hotels, hospitals, estates, campuses

Dish Size: 1.2m – 2.4m (Ku/C-Band)
Headend Equipment: IRD, modulators, multiplexers, channel combiners
Distribution: Trunk amplifiers, line extenders, taps, splitters – 5-1000MHz
Topology: Star / Tree-and-branch / HFC / FTTH
Capacity: 16 to 128+ channels, 50-5000+ rooms
INDUSTRIAL · VSAT

iDirect · Newtec · Starlink

Oil & gas, maritime, mining, enterprise

Dish Size: 1.2m – 3.8m (Ku/C/Ka) | 60cm LEO Phased Array
RF Chain: BUC (2W-40W), LNB, Block Upconverter, Feedhorn
Modems: iDirect Evolution X3/X5, Newtec, Comtech, Starlink
Platforms: GEO, HEO, LEO (OneWeb, Starlink) – TDMA/SCPC
Throughput: 256kbps – 100Mbps, 99.5% uptime SLA
FREQUENCY BANDS

Satellite RF Engineering

C-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band and LEO phased arrays – we engineer for rain fade, look angles, and EIRP.

C

C-Band

4/6 GHz
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Downlink: 3.7 – 4.2 GHz
  • Uplink: 5.925 – 6.425 GHz
  • Dish Size: 1.8m – 3.8m+
  • Rain Fade: Minimal – ideal for tropics
VSAT Teleport Backhaul
Ku

Ku-Band

12/14 GHz
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Downlink: 10.7 – 12.75 GHz
  • Uplink: 13.75 – 14.5 GHz
  • Dish Size: 60cm – 2.4m
  • Rain Fade: Moderate – link budget critical
DStv VSAT Broadband
Ka

Ka-Band / LEO

20/30 GHz
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Downlink: 17.7 – 20.2 GHz
  • Uplink: 27.5 – 30.0 GHz
  • Dish: 50cm – 1.2m / Phased Array
  • Latency: <50ms (LEO) / 600ms (GEO)
Starlink OneWeb YahClick
DOMESTIC SATELLITE TV

DStv, GOtv & Free-to-Air Installations

Precision alignment, signal optimisation, and multi-room distribution for residential properties.

DStv / GOtv

SCOPE OF WORK:
  • Dish Mounting: Wall, roof, pole – heavy-duty galvanised brackets, tilt compensation
  • LNB Selection: Single/Twin/Quad/Octo – 0.1dB noise figure, Universal (9750/10600MHz)
  • Alignment: Satellite: Eutelsat 36B / Astra 4.9 – Azimuth, elevation, skew – signal meter: 65-85dBµV
  • Cabling: RG6/U quad-shield, compression F-connectors, DC bypass, grounding block
  • Multi-room: Multi-switch (5x4, 9x8) – dual-cable runs, HD PVR/Explora configuration
Tools: Satellite finder, spectrum analyser, compass, inclinometer, torque wrench

Free-to-Air (FTA)

SCOPE OF WORK:
  • Multi-Satellite: Fixed/motorised systems – DiSEqC 1.2 / USALS, H-H mounts, actuator arms
  • LNBF: Universal, Wideband, C/Ku combined – PLL vs DRO stability
  • Positioning: Reference satellites: SES-5 (5°E), Amos-7 (4°W), Intelsat 20 (68.5°E)
  • Decoders: Strong, Starsat, Q-SAT – blind scan, channel editing, firmware upgrade
  • Signal Optimisation: BER & MER measurement – target: MER >12dB, BER <1E-8
Channels: NTA, AIT, TVC, Channels TV, Silverbird, ADBN

Diagnostics & Repair

COMMON FAULTS:
  • No Signal: Misalignment, LNB failure, cable short/open, water ingress
  • Pixelation: Low signal margin, multipath interference, damaged coax
  • Missing Channels: Transponder changes, outdated firmware, LNB skew
  • Remedy: Realignment, LNB replacement, re-termination, spectrum analysis
Response: 24-hour service guarantee for residential clients
COMMERCIAL · MDU · SMATV

Multi-Dwelling & Hospitality Solutions

Centralised satellite headends, RF distribution, and hybrid fibre-coax networks for hotels, hospitals, and estates.

SMATV Headend

Satellite Master Antenna TV

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
  • Antenna Farm: Multiple Ku/C-band dishes (1.8m – 2.4m) – dedicated per satellite
  • Headend Rack: IRDs (Integrated Receiver Decoders), QPSK/8PSK demodulation
  • Modulation: PAL B/G, DVB-T, DVB-C, QAM64/256 – channel stacking
  • Channel Capacity: 16 to 128+ RF channels – FM/AM combiner
  • Redundancy: N+1 power supplies, automatic failover

Distribution

Trunk · Tap · Drop

NETWORK TOPOLOGY
  • Cabling: RG11 (trunk), RG6 (drop) – Coaxial, 75Ω, up to 300m runs
  • Amplifiers: Trunk amplifiers (30dB gain), line extenders, tilt compensation
  • Passive Components: Multi-taps (8dB-30dB), splitters (2/3/4/8-way), DC blockers
  • Levels: Trunk: 90-100dBµV, Tap: 60-70dBµV, C/N >44dB, CTB/CSO >57dB
Commercial System Sizing Guide
Facility Type Room/Unit Count Dish Size Headend Channels Distribution Topology Amplification Stages
Boutique Hotel 20 – 80 rooms 1.8m Ku-Band 16 – 32 channels Star / Home-run 1–2 stages
Corporate Office / Bank 100 – 300 staff 2.4m Ku-Band 24 – 48 channels Tree-and-branch 2–3 stages
University / Teaching Hospital 500 – 2000+ rooms 2.4m – 3.8m C-Band 64 – 128+ channels HFC / FTTH 3–5 stages + fibre
Residential Estate 100 – 500 units 1.8m – 2.4m 32 – 64 channels Cascade / Tap-pass 2–4 stages

All designs include 6dB system margin for cable ageing and temperature drift.

INDUSTRIAL · VSAT · LEO

Enterprise VSAT & LEO Broadband Terminals

Mission-critical connectivity for oil & gas, mining, maritime, and remote operations.

VSAT: iDirect · Newtec · Comtech

TDMA · SCPC · DVB-S2/ACM
HARDWARE SPEC
  • Antenna: 1.2m – 3.8m (Fixed/Transportable)
  • BUC: 3W – 40W (Ku/C-Band)
  • LNB: PLL, 0.1dB – 0.3dB NF
  • Modem: iDirect X3/X5, Evolution
NETWORK PARAMETERS
  • Symbol Rate: 1 – 45 Msps
  • FEC: LDPC 1/2 – 9/10
  • Modulation: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK
  • CIR/MIR: 256kbps – 20Mbps

LEO: Starlink · OneWeb

Phased Array · Low Latency
STARLINK INSTALL
  • Dish: Standard Actuated / High-Performance
  • Mount: Ridge, Flush, Pole, J-Arm, Roof
  • Obstruction: 100% clear sky view – 5G filter
  • Ethernet: Bypass, static IP, mesh
ONEWEB · YAHCLICK
  • Terminal: 60cm – 1.2m, auto-acquire
  • Latency: <50ms LEO / <600ms GEO
  • Throughput: 50 – 500 Mbps
  • Polarisation: Circular (RHCP/LHCP)

Industrial VSAT Applications

Oil & Gas

Offshore platforms, pipeline SCADA, emergency alerts

Mining

Remote site comms, fleet management, telemetry

Maritime

VSAT vessels, stabilised antennas, crew welfare

Construction

Temporary camps, flyaway kits, backhaul

INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY

Satellite Link Engineering Process

From site survey to BER-optimised commissioning

01
Site Survey & Link Budget
  • Obstruction analysis (inclinometer)
  • Look angle calculation (AZ/EL)
  • Rain fade margin (ITU-R P.618)
  • EIRP/G/T feasibility
02
Mechanical Installation
  • Non-penetrating / fixed mounts
  • Plumb verification (bubble level)
  • Torque settings (M8/M10/M12)
  • Weatherproofing (UV cable ties)
03
RF Alignment & Optimisation
  • Coarse: satellite finder
  • Fine: spectrum analyser
  • Peak azimuth/elevation/skew
  • MER/BER validation
04
Commissioning & Handover
  • Channel scan & verification
  • Modem configuration (VSAT)
  • User training & documentation
  • As-built report
Compliance & Standards

All installations comply with IEC 60364-7-709, NESPA, NCC regulations, and manufacturer specifications. VSAT deployments follow Eutelsat/Intelsat Type Approval.

ETSI EN 302 340 FCC Part 25 ITU-R S.580
APPROVED HARDWARE

We Install Premium Satellite Equipment

Certified installers for major platforms – consumer to carrier-class.

DStv / Multichoice
Professional Installer
Starlink
Professional Installer
iDirect
Evolution Platform
YahClick / OneWeb
Authorised Partner
1-Year Warranty

All installation workmanship

2-Year Labour

On commercial contracts

Complete Documentation

Link budget report • Alignment certificate • As-built schematics • Test results • Warranty card

24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Satellite System Maintenance

Preventive maintenance • Emergency repairs • System optimisation

  • Annual dish alignment verification
  • LNB health check & replacement
  • Cable integrity / VSWR testing
  • Firmware / OS updates (IRD/Modem)
  • Transponder frequency updates
  • System expansion & reconfiguration

24/7 Emergency

+234 803 205 2517

Request Service

Ready to Install or Upgrade?

From a single DStv dish to a 500+ room hotel headend – our engineers deliver.

Schedule Site Survey satellite@maintenance.com.ng

Free site assessment and quotation within 48 hours. Service nationwide.