A satellite TV Antenna or parabolic antenna works on same principle. The frequencies used by satellite transmissions are of much higher frequencies; 2 Giga Hertz or higher. Wavelengths get so short at these frequencies that it is not possible anymore to transmit using a pole antenna and transmit in all directions. The power needed would be very high because high frequencies are subject to much more resistance from atmosphere.

Gardens, Trees and Satellite TV

It is middle of summer, every day is a sunny day, your garden is doing great, you need to water plants and trees practically every day, but it is worth it. They grow very fast, you get compliments from your neighbors all time and you’re very happy. You don’t even get upset because your satellite tv seems to have problems every now and then. However, it is getting worse as weeks pass and you don’t have a clue why. You look at your antenna, trying to follow line of sight to skies where somewhere, though invisible to naked eye, satellite is doing its work. But your eyes don’t get any further than one of your trees that has grown so much it is now in line of sight to satellite. 2 possible solutions; either cut top out of tree, or move your antenna so that it can “see” over or along side of tree.

Kites, Birthdays and Satellite TV

You got your son a kite for his birthday. The next day all Satellites seem to have fallen out of sky.……. Well, you get picture.

Of course examples described above are not to be taken too serious. However, in very rare cases reception problems may occur. In case you hired an installation company for installation of your Satellite TV system, it is best to call them if you have any problems. However, if you are able, do check if there are any problems that can can be cause by external factors. They may be easy to solve and save you costs of installation company visiting. Do not take any risks climbing on roof to reach your antenna. Have qualified people take risks for you. They are trained and use safety equipment to prevent injuries.