Do you need a satellite box if you get a satellite dish?

For DISH Network, the receiver can be about 200 ft away from the dish to operate optimally.

YES!. Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) applies. Read it and heed it.

No, it is made for use with cable only.

If you are referring to the original satellite dish known as the C band satellite, the satellite company that used these was DISH Network.

you cant so dont bother trying.