John Strong Satellite Dish Installer, All Satellite TV

Sun., Dec. 31, 2000

Personal: 45 years old, married, with grandchildren.

Salary: As much as $3,000 a month, depending on the number of dishes he installs.

Residence: Liberty Lake area.

Years on the job: Started in dish business part time 20 years ago. “I’ve pretty much been doing it ever since.”

Previous employment: Owned cattle ranch in Oregon.

Best part of job: Commercial work that may involve hoisting 1,500-pound dishes into place with the wind blowing.

Worst part of job: “You do it whether it’s rain or shine.”

Advice: Know what kind of system fits your needs. If you don’t know, buy from a dealer who can explain the options and help determine what’s best for you.

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