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Can you use a different companies satellite dish to receive your companies signal?
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∙ 11y ago
Short answer is for the most part no. Each satellite TV company picks up different orbitals using the LNB on your satellite Dish in order to receive your programming; these orbitals can vary depending on what programming package you choose and where you live.
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What is the purpose of a satellite antenna?
A satellite antenna has one very important purpose. It is designed to allow a home to receive a satellite signal, which then allows users to receive a television signal.
How does a satellite dish receive signal?
it receives it by signals
Where does the satellite lie?
A satellite again is a mirror; it is simply bouncing the audio and video signal, usually in C or KU band. The small dish companies receive this feed by way of dish farms, with many dishes pointed at different satellites. These dish farms then process the main signal and compress it, usually to mpeg format.
How do cable companies get their TV signal?
Cable companies utilize satellite technology to initially get the signal, then it is distributed via underground or above ground cable.
Why is a satellite dish round?
Each satellite TV dish can be a different shape depending on what provider you have. Dish Network satellites are more round -- the reason they are round is to get the best possible signal using the LNB (a device attached to the dish) and the specific curvature of the dish; since all TV, Cable and satellite providers use some form of satellite to get your programming each dish is a slightly different shape depending upon what satellite they are pointing to in the sky.
Will a satellite dish receive a signal if its installed in the attic?
No, it will definitely not. It has to be outside, and facing the sky. If it is covered up in the attick, it cannot get signal.
How do you convert the factory radio to get Sirius?
You cannot convert a standard radio to receive the satellite radio signal. You will have to purchase a Sirius satellite receiver.
Do I need any hardware to recieve satellite tv signal?
Yes. You need a satellite dish and a reciever. Most come from the satellite companies often free of charge for a subscription to their service.
What is the speed of a satellite signal?
A satellite signal will be a radio signal. And a radio signal in space travels at the speed of light.
Are the requirements to be allowed to set up satellite dish equipment in Toronto, Ontario?
There are no requirements to set up a satellite dish if you are just looking to receive a signal. There are signal transmitting requirements if you wish to project a signal that goes through licensing, content, and national standards.
Why doesn't satellite TV get good reception on very windy days?
The wind can affect the sattelite reception. If the satellite on your home is not able to send a strong signal to the the main satellite you will not receive a strong reception.
Can you use a directv dish with a dishnetwork receiver?
Just to clarify on the answers given. The LNBs are different for DISH Network and DTV along with the receivers. The LNB and receiver takes the signal from the satellite and gives you your signal on your TV. As stated, you can't use different receivers and LNB from different companies. The dish outside does not matter, just the LNB and receiver. Simply, no. The satellite dishes use different switching schemes internally for accessing the satellite transponders. Bull....loney. I'm using an old 18" DirecTv dish to receive signals from a Dishnetworks satellite at 119W. The satellite receivers will be different because different signalling protocols are used.
