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Satellite TV is a form of television made possible by communication satellites that orbit the Earth. Compared to technology that relies on buried cable lines or the use of an antenna, it is highly advanced. Due to its vast capabilities, satellite television allows for quick and easy transmission of a wide variety of channels from all... more »
Satellite television has grown from a few hundred subscribers in the early 1990s to several million. DirecTV and Dish Network are the two leading satellite television providers in the United States. To get satellite service you need a satellite dish properly installed, an active account and at least one satellite receiver connected.... more »
Satellite TV is popular in rural areas. Usually, these locations are not equipped with regular cable providers. To receive satellite at your home you must have a clear view of the southern sky. Some satellites install on the roof of the home while others are in the ground next to the house. Sending the satellite TV signal to other... more »
DirecTV and Dish Network are the two major satellite television programming companies in the United States. To be able to receive this type of service, you need to have a few vital components. The satellite TV card is one of the most important ones. If you do not have a satellite TV card, you cannot view satellite television programming. more »
Dish Network is one of the two top satellite services; Direc TV is the other. Both satellite services offer similar packages and boast that they have the best service. Each has its strong points, so choosing a satellite service depends on your particular wants. Dish Network is ranked Number One in customer service and has a... more »
The change that required all television viewers to convert from an analog receiver to a...
Satellite TV offers numerous channels, high quality picture and sound, and several other features for a low monthly charge. The primary satellite... more »
With DirecTV’s Movers Connection, you can stop worrying at the prospect of taking along your satellite TV when moving to a new place. Read the... more »
Satellite TV makes it possible for people all over the world to experience the exceptional picture and sound quality that only digital programming... more »
The satellite TV process begins with TV broadcast providers beaming their programming up to a satellite orbiting the Earth. The programming is... more »
Increasing demand for satellite TV has seen the growth of fierce competition between the satellite TV giants–Dish Network and DirecTV. Competition... more »
Satellite television is television delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by a satellite dish and set-top box. In many areas of the world it provides a wide range of channels and services, often to areas that are not serviced by terrestrial or cable providers.
History
The first satellite television signal was relayed from Europe to the Telstar satellite over North America in 1962. The first geosynchronous communication satellite, Syncom 2, was launched in 1963. The worlds first commercial communication satellite, called Intelsat I (nicknamed Early Bird), was launched into synchronous orbit on April 6, 1965. The first national network of satellite television, called Orbita, was created in Soviet Union in 1967, and was based on the principle of using the highly elliptical Molniya satellite for re-broadcasting and delivering of TV signal to ground downlink stations. The first domestic North American satellite to carry television was Canada’s geostationary Anik 1, which was launched in 1972.
ATS-6, the worlds first experimental educational and Direct Broadcast Satellite, was launched in 1974. The first Soviet geostationary satellite to carry Direct-To-Home television, called Ekran, was launched in 1976.
Technology
Satellites used for television signals are generally in either naturally highly elliptical (with inclination of +/-63.4 degrees and orbital period of about 12 hours, also known as Molniya orbit) or geostationary orbit 37,000 km (22,300 miles) above the earth’s equator.
Satellite television, like other communications relayed by satellite, starts with a transmitting antenna located at an uplink facility. Uplink satellite dishes are very large, as much as 9 to 12 meters (30 to 40 feet) in diameter. The increased diameter results in more accurate aiming and increased signal strength at the satellite. The uplink dish is pointed toward a specific satellite and the uplinked signals are transmitted withi read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite+television
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