ABC Radio Networks

Technical Bulletin

June 1998

Your Satellite Downlink

Install It Right for Improved Reliability


  1. The satellite environment
    1. Two degree spacing
    2. Digital v. analog
    3. In this Technical Bulletin: Things you can do to reduce or eliminate satellite downlink problems
  1. Antenna site selection
    1. Site study
    2. Locate terrestrial interference
    3. Advantages / disadvantages of roof locations
    4. Advantages / disadvantages of ground locations
  1. Dish selection
    1. The solid / mesh choice
    2. Diameter choices: Bigger is better
    3. Mounting choices
  1. LNB selection
    1. Definition / description
    2. Meaning of technical specs
  1. Dish and LNB installation
    1. Selecting a company to do the work
    2. How to insure correct assembly
    3. Antenna anti-icing
    4. Setting and adjusting the antenna
  1. Coaxial Cable
    1. Signal loss and cable length
    2. Splitters
    3. Correct connector installation
    4. Routing coax line
  1. Receiver
    1. Choosing a location
  1. Resources
    1. Satellite Equipment Vendors
    2. Satellite Antenna Vendors
    3. Filter Vendors
    4. Frequency Coordination
Paper prepared by Greg Monti, Convergence Director, ABC Radio Networks, June, 1998

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