Simulsat
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Simulsat is a quasi-parabolic antenna
product line
designed and manufactured by Antenna Technology Communications. Whereas satellite dish
es with one low-noise block converter
(LNB) are able to receive a satellite television
broadcast
from one communications satellite
at a time, Simulsat antennas are capable of establishing views to more than 35 C and Ku band
satellites simultaneously, by employing multiple LNBs.
Antenna Technology Communications produces three Simulsat models: Simulsat 5, Simulsat C/Ku, and Simulsat 7.
Parabolic antenna
A parabolic antenna is an antenna that uses a parabolic reflector, a curved surface with the cross-sectional shape of a parabola, to direct the radio waves. The most common form is shaped like a dish and is popularly called a dish antenna or parabolic dish...
product line
Product lining
Product lining is the marketing strategy of offering for sale several related products. Unlike product bundling, where several products are combined into one, lining involves offering several related products individually. A line can comprise related products of various sizes, types, colors,...
designed and manufactured by Antenna Technology Communications. Whereas satellite dish
Satellite dish
A satellite dish is a dish-shaped type of parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.-Principle of operation:...
es with one low-noise block converter
Low-noise block converter
A low-noise block downconverter is the receiving device of a parabolic satellite dish antenna of the type commonly used for satellite TV reception...
(LNB) are able to receive a satellite television
Satellite television
Satellite television is television programming delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by an outdoor antenna, usually a parabolic mirror generally referred to as a satellite dish, and as far as household usage is concerned, a satellite receiver either in the form of an...
broadcast
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
from one communications satellite
Communications satellite
A communications satellite is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purpose of telecommunications...
at a time, Simulsat antennas are capable of establishing views to more than 35 C and Ku band
Ku band
The Kμ band is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies. This symbol refers to —in other words, the band directly below the K-band...
satellites simultaneously, by employing multiple LNBs.
Antenna Technology Communications produces three Simulsat models: Simulsat 5, Simulsat C/Ku, and Simulsat 7.