“NEO” TV SATELLITE ANTENNAS
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13.1 FOOTPRINTS: SATELLITE
TRANSMISSION AREAS
Satellite television is one of the few means which
allow receiving information in any part of the
world within the coverage area of the satellite
you wish to receive.
The signal transmitted by the satellite generally
has a wide coverage area, as shown in the purely
indicative footprints below, and thus guarantees
vision of the same TV programmes in various
areas.
However, it is important to remember that
ground obstacles are the main causes of satellite
antenna malfunction.
Ground obstacles include all bodies which could
be located between satellite and antenna, such
as masts of other boats, bridges, on-board
equipment, etc.
The signal transmitted by the satellite is also
affected by weather conditions (storm clouds or
ice clouds).
The footprints show the satellite coverage areas
on the Earth.
S
WARNING
In case of bad weather, signals will be weaker;
therefore, the image quality could be reduced,
up to completely fading away. It is also very
important to make sure, upon purchase, that the
dimensions of the satellite antenna are the most
appropriate ones to receive the signal in the
areas where you spend your holiday. Footprints
are indicative and referred to the satellite with
the strongest E.I.R.P. (Equivalent Isotropic Radi-
ated Power).
