The installation of a satellite dish allows even rural residents to view a significant number of domestic and foreign channels in digital quality. But in order to pick up a signal from a satellite, it is not enough that there are no obstacles between it and the receiving dish. The fact is that only a certain type of dish is suitable for receiving each individual satellite. A few useful tips will help you not to get lost in the variety of products and choose the right model.
Necessary
- - online store of satellite dishes;
- - Salon selling satellite equipment.
Instructions
Step 1
The larger the plate, the more expensive it is. If you want to purchase a dish for receiving domestic channels NTV Plus and Tricolor (satellite Eutelsat W4), then purchase a model with a diameter of 60 centimeters or more.
Step 2
To tune in to the Hot Bird and Sirius satellites, select a dish with a diameter of at least 90 centimeters. To watch foreign channels provided by the Astra system, buy a device with a diameter of at least 1.8 meters.
Step 3
When buying a dish, give preference to such devices in which the central antenna (converter) is not located in the middle of the disc, but is shifted to its edge. This arrangement allows the satellite dishes to be mounted in a more vertical position, which prevents the formation of puddles and ice inside the disk.
Step 4
Choose models made of aluminum, as the plate made of this material is lightweight and at the same time resistant to rust. Discard devices made of plastic, as they can crack due to temperature changes, and of steel, because such plates are too heavy. If the model disc has dents, then it is better to refuse to purchase, as such defects will worsen the quality of the received signal.
Step 5
When buying, keep in mind that there are two types of cymbal mounts - azimuth and polar. Azimuth mounts are fixed, and polar mounts have the ability to change the direction of the plate due to the built-in motor and movable joints. Of course, satellite dishes with the second suspension option are more expensive than devices with azimuth mounts.
Step 6
Select a device with a fixed connection if the dish will be used to receive a signal from only one satellite. Get the motorized model when you need the ability to point the disc to a variety of signal sources.
