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How to choose the correct LNB for your dish and satelliteA satellite dish can be correctly mounted and accurately aimed yet still deliver weak, unstable, or missing channels if its LNB is unsuitable. The low-noise…
How to Use SatPointer for Emergency Satellite CommunicationWhen terrestrial networks fail after a storm, earthquake, flood, or other major incident, satellite communication can provide a vital connection. However, a…
How to Align a Dish for Telstar Satellites Across North AmericaAligning a satellite dish for a Telstar service requires more than pointing it generally south. The correct azimuth, elevation, and LNB skew depend on the…
How to Adjust a Dish for Circular and Linear PolarizationCorrect polarization alignment is essential for getting a strong, stable satellite signal. A dish may be aimed at the right orbital position and still perform…
How to use SatPointer for satellite link budget planningA satellite link budget estimates whether a radio link can deliver adequate signal quality at a selected location. It brings together transmitted power,…
Aligning a Dish With Amazonas Satellites Across South AmericaAmazonas satellites serve a wide area over South America, making them useful for television distribution, data services, corporate connectivity, and VSAT…
Why Elevation Angle Matters in Satellite Signal ReliabilityA satellite dish may have a clear view of the sky and still experience signal loss when its elevation angle is too low. The angle between the local horizon and…
How SatPointer’s Estimated Dish Size Guides Antenna SelectionInterpreting SatPointer’s estimated dish size metric starts with understanding what the number represents. It is a practical indication of the antenna diameter…
How to set up a dual-LNB dish for two satellitesA dual-LNB dish lets one reflector receive signals from two geostationary satellites without installing a second dish. The two satellites must be close enough…
How To Use SatPointer For Marine Satellite Direction-FindingMarine satellite links depend on accurate geometry. A vessel may have an unobstructed horizon, yet a small pointing error can weaken reception, reduce data…