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Direct Bro
Direct Bro
Direct Bro
Direct Broadcast Satellite Overview
adcast Satellite Overview
adcast Satellite Overview
adcast Satellite Overview
Direct Broadcast Service (DBS) satellites broadcast audio, video and data information from
satellites located 22,000 miles in space. A receiving station, such as WSTA-DP250PMS
antenna, should include a dish and satellite receiver to receive the signals and process them
for use by the consumer audio and video equipment. The system requires a clear view of the
satellite to maximize the signal reception.
Objects such as tall lighthouse, bridges and big ship that block this view will cause a loss of
signal. The signal will be quickly restored once the antenna has a clear line of sight again.
Heavy rain, cloud, snow or ice may also interfere with the signal reception quality. If the
satellite signal is lost due to blockage or severe weather condition, services from the receiver
will be lost (picture will freeze frame and may disappear). When the satellite signal strength
is again high enough, then the receiver will resume providing desired programming services.
Figure 1-2 Satellite Blockage
Free !
Blocked !
bad or no
signal !
good signal !
