Ocean TV
Ocean Series Antennas
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Figure 1-2 Satellite Blockage
Antenna System Overview
A complete satellite TV system, illustrated in Figure 1-1, includes the O45M antenna connected
to a IDU, a satellite TV receiver, and a television set.
Direct Broadcast Satellite Overview
Direct Broadcast Service (DBS) satellites broadcast audio, video and data information from sat-
ellites located 22,000 miles in space. A receiving station, such as the O45M antenna, should in-
clude a dish and satellite receiver to receive the signals and process them for use by the con-
sumer 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 sig-
nal. 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.
