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No, satellite dishes are not obsolete and are still pretty popular with some people. the biggest problem with this type of TV service is the fees, credit checks, and installation costs that make it unpopular.
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Why do people have satellite dishes?
Umm, to get satellite tv or other signals.
What is TVRO?
TVRO (Television Receive-Only) refers to satellite dishes used for receiving satellite television signals. These dishes are typically larger than DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) dishes and are commonly used for receiving programming from satellites located in geostationary orbit. TVRO systems were popular before the advent of smaller DBS dishes.
Do satellite TV providers supply the satellite dishes?
Yes, satellite TV providers provide all the hardware when one subscribes to their service. The hardware usually includes a satellite dish, a receiver box with a personal video recorder, a remote and the satellite TV service.
Where can you get a backyard satellite dish?
To find a satellite dish antenna for sale, going to the local television company would be the first stop. Typically they have a wide selection of satellite dish accessories and satellite dishes.
Where can I buy an HD satellite dish?
You can usually get an HD satellite dish from your satellite company. Direct TV or Dish Network are two large companies that are available in almost every area. They have HD satellite dishes. www.dishnetwork.com
What are the disadvantages of satellite tv over regular cable tv?
One of the disadvantages of satellite tv is that for each tv, you need one dish, if you have 5 tvs in your house you will need 5 dishes. Also satellite reception can be degraded due to bad weather.
Will satellite dishes pickup digital television waves?
Yes, but with such low efficiency that it's not an effective use for it.
If you have satellite internet can you get satellite tv?
If you can get a signal for your satellite Internet service, then without a doubt, you can also get a signal for satellite TV service AND the other way around also. The one thing you must know is that a no matter what anyone tells you, having both services will require two separate satellite dishes. The same provider that supplies you with Internet service can't provide TV, and vice versa. For satellite Internet, you'll need to use HughesNet, WildBlue, Starband, or Skyway USA, and for satellite TV, you'll need to use DIRECTV or Dish Network. That's why you'll need two separate dishes.
What Canadian companies offer TV satellite dishes?
There are at least 2 cable providers that I know of in Canada which are BellExpressVu and also Star Choice. United States satellite and cable are not useable in Canada as they have different laws.
Why are satellite TV dishes in the northern hemisphere pointed south and in the Southern Hemisphere pointed North?
Because I like unicorns.
Can home satellite tv be used mobile ie motor home?
It could be done, but if you have the really large satellite dishes, you'd have to find something a bit more travel friendly. You'd want the tripod mount for the satellite.
Is cable more reliable than satellite dishes?
Cable generally is more reliable than satellite dishes due to it's physical nature. It's connected directly from the supplier to your television instead of intercepting signals using a dish. While severe weather can affect your cable line, a satellite dish can be knocked out by mere rain.
