Satellite TV

What is satellite TV? Satellite TV is a wireless system which allows the television programming to enter directly into a customers house or business. There is a small satellite dish that must be installed outside which is between 18-24 inches in diameter. Radio signals are how satellite and television stations transmit their programming. In the United States there are two providers of satellite TV which are Direct TV and Dish Network.

How does satellite TV work? Satellite TV signals come from broadcast stations with extremely powerful antennas that transmit the radio waves to surrounding areas. Viewers then receive the signals with smaller antennas. The radio signals which are used to transmit satellite television signals are always sent in a straight line. In order for a satellite dish to receive these signals it must be in the direct line of sight to the antenna. Buildings, trees, and other such obstacles are not a problem; larger obstacles will reflect the broadcasting signal.

What is the advantage of Satellite TV? Satellite TV's major advantage over cable TV is that it offers its customers more choices. You are eligible to receive up to 300 channels. Satellite TV allows you to choose which digital satellite TV provider you would like to subscribe to and which channel package you would like the best. With cable TV you are forced to buy the system that is offered in your region, as well as pay whatever the company chooses to charge in that area.

What do you need to get a satellite TV? In order to receive satellite TV you need to have a satellite dish, a satellite receiver, and access control cards. There are 3 different options for the equipment necessary to receive satellite TV, which are: the standard satellite TV, Digital Video Recording (DVR cards), or High Definition TV (HDTV). Each of these options requires a different dish, but that will be worked out upon purchasing your satellite TV package.