satellite dish

[donegal]

Can you put a satellite dish inside your house or does it have to be outside?

[chaotica]

Outside! Unless you have it pointed in the right direction through a big open window.

[Everhelpful]

Must have NO obstructions whatsoever.

[Panic Button]

Well mine goes directly through a willow tree.

Signal strength is weak but picture is perfect except in heavy rain with thick cloud cover.

They had no choice as we are in a bungalow

[Octavius]

You need a strong vertical anchor point, with a clear view to the satellite you want to receive. Satellite reception needs a visual line of sight, so if a house stands in your way, you're out of luck. If it's a tree, you could always ask the owner if you can cut down a few leaves. Clouds, fog, rain and snow are not so much of a problem, but they still tend to degrade the signals.