Ku band satellite dishes usually range anywhere between 18 inches (40cm) to 1.2m (48 inch). Most Free To Air FTA dishes are Ku band. C band satellite dishes can also be used for FTA. C band dishes are are larger in size. Usually 1.8 meters | 6 feet and larger. C band dishes are usually prime focus. With a Ku band LNB specially designed for a C band dish, you can use a C band dish [...]
This application is designed to help you point your dish to the satellite you want. It is not a tool for measuring the signal strength received. To take better advantage, align your dish using this application and tune your signal strength with your receiver or a signal-meter . Steps: - Choose the satellite you want. - Make sure the location sensors are activated on your mobile [...]
When I moved from San Antonio back to rural North Carolina, I found myself completely unable to get a wi-fi or cell phone signal where I lived. The only way for me to get a cell signal at all was to drive over a mile in either direction from where I liveed. I first thought my problem was my cell carrier. I decided to change carriers so I had several friends check out their signal [...]
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While cordcutting articles tend to focus on users getting rid of cable, there are just as many people anxious to ditch their satellite dishes. Folks new to the concept of Over-the-Air TV may wonder if they can reuse their dish for something other than creating a birdbath. The Question Can I reuse all or part of my satellite dish equipment to receive Over-the-Air (OTA) TV signals? [...]
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Q. What satellite providers and satellites work with the DISH Playmaker antenna? A. The DISH Playmaker antenna is exclusively compatible with DISH programming. The antenna can receive programming from DISH western arc, which includes satellites 110°, 119°, and 129°. Q. Does the DISH Playmaker antenna automatically toggle between satellites? A. Yes. As you change the channel, the [...]
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Today, DISH NASDAQ: DISH) introduced two new lightweight antennas that deliver an HD TV viewing experience for outdoor activities such as tailgating, RVing and camping. The Pathway™ X1 and X2 for DISH are two portable satellite HD TV antennas that deliver entertainment on televisions while away from home. “Must-see games, shows and entertainment [...]
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SATELLITE & BROADCAST HDTV RV ANTENNAS Watch your favorite shows anywhere your travels take you! Winegard offers a wide array of solutions including portable satellite antennas, roof mounted satellite antennas, and local broadcast HDTV antennas. Built Tough with Industry Leading Warranty Winegard stands behind the quality of their products with an industry leading 2 years [...]
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Repurpose the Junky Old Dish A satellite dish is a powerfull signal booster when used in combination with a WiFi biquad antenna. I see lots of satellite dishes laying in trash when driving. Grab one next time you see an old dish laying on the sidewalk. I have tried using both smaller Dish Net dishes and larger 76cm (30 inch) dishes [Fig. 1]. They both work well. The larger dish [...]
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