Satellite Dish TV

The way it works is by broadcasting digital audio and video signals from satellites in the sky that are in a stationary position orbiting our planet to satellite dishes that are located on the surface. The satellites that are used for television broadcasting are in orbit of the earth in a region that is known as the Clarke Belt. The Clarke Belt is located about 22,000 miles above the equator of the Earth.

Each of the satellites that are used to send satellite television signals back to Earth have several transponders. Each of the transponders send a separate signal back to the Earth. The signals that they send are mostly on the C Band, Ku Band, or Ka Band frequencies. The signal must travel over 20,000 miles from the satellite tv progrgamming provider to the satellite in the sky. Then these signals are sent back (another 20,000+ miles) where they are received by a satellite dish.

The satellite tv dish that receives the signal is as small as 18" across and as large as 9 feet across, or more. The satellite dishes that are used by Dish Network and Directv® are only 18-20 inches across. The satellite tv dish collects the signal and reflects it to the feedhorn. The feedhorn then sends the signal to the LNB. The LNB then amplifies the signal and converts it to a more suitable frequency that can be used for transmission over a cable. The signal is then sent to the satellite tv receiver. The satellite tv receiver then sends the signal to your TV set.

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The easiest way to get satellite television is to subscribe to one of the popular programming services that are offered by Dish Network or DirecTV®. To be sure which of these services would be best for you can compare Dish Network & Directv® before placing your order. Click on the satellite tv services link in the first paragraph to compare and even order online or Order Satellite TV Here!