Are you finding satellite LNB for your DirectTV or Dish Network? It is because you may want to replace to relocate your dish antenna. So we will check how to choose the best and correct satellite LNB for DirectTV or dish network.
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DirecTV –
DirecTV is an American direct to home satellite direct television service provider based in California, Segundo. DirecTV service was launched on 17 June 1994. DirecTV offering 330+ TV channels in the Premier pack.
Dish Network –
Dish Network is a US-based satellite TV service provider. Dish Network is using EchoStar 10/11 at 110.0°W.
Ok, so let’s check which satellite LNB is better for Dish Network and DirectTV.
Over the past few years, most of the satellites increasing the capacity of technology and reducing energy/space consumption.
Now satellites providing broadcasting in digital formats by using digital modulations formats such as BPSK / QPSK and latest 8PSK. These digital forms of signal modulation give more power to the satellite to deliver more and compressed data/signals in the same satellite capacity or space.
It means the latest digitally modulated signals can deliver a greater amount of data, with fewer errors, and using less of the capacity of the satellite than previous analog modulation systems.
So we will check satellite LNB according to the new technology used in 2020
Brand –
You can use any brand / make satellite LNB as a replacement, but suggest to use satellite LNB as recommended by Dish Network or Direct TV.
Here are specifications for Dish Network and Direct TV Satellite LNBF –
Polarity- Circular Polarity (L/R) –
You should buy only, circular polarity Ku-band LNB, Standard or Universal LNB may not work properly.
Frequency Input – (12.2 – 12.75GHz) –
Circular Polarity LNB should able to convert frequency 12.2 – 12.75GHz. Check specifications before ordering.
Frequency Output – (950 – 2150MHz) –
Your circular Polarity LNB should also able to output frequency 950 – 2150MHz. Check specifications before ordering.
Noise Figure (0.3dB to 0.5dB) –
Noise figure is one of LNBs measurement scales which you can measure how sensitive the LNB is or how much noise the LNB will convert to signals.
The lower noise figure of the LNBF is better to receive weaker signals, which can convert extra noise to signals.
LNB Gain –
The gain of any LNB means that how much gain will amplify from input to signals to output. Input signals is very weak when it receives your dish antenna and LNB. So you should use 55dB to 65dB gain LNB. You can use higher gain LNB but only for weaker gain/satellite signals.
PLL or DRO Ku-Band LNB-
If you are not technically sound then you should buy PLL Ku-Band LNB for your satellite TV. Because DRO LNB comes in two forms, traditional analog DRO LNB and digital DRO LNB. Nowadays, DRO LNB mostly used by engineering students for research & development.
Check Output Pin –
If you have multiple set-top boxes then you should choose multi-output LNB, to connect all the boxes. These type LNB is already available your nearby electronics shops and Amazon.com
So, now you can easily understand satellite Ku-band circular LNB specifications for DirectTV and Dish Network.
