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Sort of, but not really. A satellite dish is designed to look only in one direction and amplify the signals it receives to make weaker signals acceptable. Using it as a broadcast antenna would be very inefficient and difficult just because it can only look in one direction at a time. It would also probably take a soldering iron and some hacking skills just to make it work at all. So, in short, you'll be better off picking up a cheap pair of rabbit ears at the local hardware store (5-20 usd).
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What satellite company used big satellite dishes?
If you are referring to the original satellite dish known as the C band satellite, the satellite company that used these was DISH Network.
What does the satellite dish do in space?
Satellite dish is used to receive the data colleted by the satellite and to give commands to it.
What is a sky dish and what is it used for?
A sky dish is a satellite dish that is used by companies such as Dish Network or DirecTV to receive their satellite signals. They are usually mounted on your home and pointed in the direction of the company's satellite.
What a sateliite dish is for?
A Satellite Dish is used to receive and transmit signals which contains different information to or from the satellite.
What is space satellite used for?
space satellite is used to make us safer, provide modern conveniences and broadcast entertainment.
What is a satellite dish used for?
It is used for, taking information from tv stations and taking it to your tv.
Who is the most reliable provider of satellite tv?
I have never used satellite but I have heard good things about Dish Network.
Satellite dish used as an antenna?
They do not make very good antennas though.
What is a thumbprint dish?
A Thumbprint dish is the name of a dish designed by Elsa Peretti. The design is a dish or bowl (usually glass) with a slightly raised edge that has an indentation on the rim. Ms. Peretti said she formulated the design to make it easier to hold the dish securely. The name 'Thumbprint' dish is capitalized because it's a proper noun as the name of a specific design that is copyrighted by Elsa Peretti. The term 'thumbprint' glass is a term used for many styles of glassware that have oval indentations cut into the surface or a fluted rim. If you're asking what is the thumbprint of a satellite dish? If you are the answer is the thumbprint of the satellite you are wanting to receive is the areas it is able to broadcast. The weaker the thumbprint, the larger receiving dish you will need to get the signal. Most satellite providers have a map of their thumbprint on their web site.
How a curved reflector is used as a satellite dish receiver?
The reflector piece of a Dish satellite is curved in order to receive the proper signals from the orbiting satellites in space (also known as orbital locations). In order to view a specific satellite channel, each Dish reflector is designed with a different curvature.
Which services require the use of a satellite dish?
One can purchase satellite dish service directly from the satellite company to which you are subscribing. There is a toll free number for the companies which you can phone and set up your purchase.
What is the difference between cable TV and satellite TV?
Cable Television is sent via copper or fiber optic cables (in a manner similar to house current), and requires a physical connection to the broadcast system. It is less prone to weather disruptions, but cables can wear out or be accidentally cut.Satellite TV is broadcast to (and thence from) a satellite in geosynchronous (Earth-stationary) orbit; it requires a dish receiver pointed toward the satellite to detect and process the signal, but otherwise has no direct connection between the provider and the viewer. It is more prone to disruptions based on weather, such as lightning and storms.
