How to distribute satellite TV to multiple rooms using Fiber?

Yes, it is possible to distribute satellite TV signals using fiber optic cables. This is known as Fiber Optic Satellite Distribution (FOSD) or Optical Satellite Distribution (OSD). It is beneficial for longer distance transmission without signal degradation with higher signal quality and reliability. You can reduce signal loss and attenuation with increased security and difficult to tap. So if you are living in a village or rural area and you want to distribute your satellite dish antenna (Satellite TV Distribution) signals to every home without installing a separate antenna on each roof then you should think about the “Optical Satellite System”. For example – If you have installed a 12ft or 16ft dish antenna in one village then you can distribute the same dish antenna signals to every home to provide satellite feed with the help of separate free-to-air set-top boxes. In India 90% of villages cover a 10×10 kilometer area, anybody can install 3-4 dish antennas for free-to-air channels from different-different satellites and distribute satellite LNB gain (satellite feed) to every home. You can divide your village into your 4 or 5 areas and install fiber optical receivers in every area. This system can be also installed by a group of friends to receive maximum satellite feeds without installing a separate dish antenna. To know how it is possible-see the below picture.

Satellite Network via Optical Connectivity –

 

LNB Connectivity:-

Image Source – Gecen Electronics

Advantages of an Optical Satellite system –

The primary benefit of using an optical fiber system for a satellite LNB gain distribution is that the fiber can carry the entire received spectrum on one cable, which can then be split to provide for multiple tuners or set-top boxes with the help of an optical receiver, without requiring a separate feed from the antenna to each tuner. Additional outlets can be added to increase the number of receivers within one village or area without accessing the central antenna or main infrastructure.

Gain losses in coaxial Cable –

In Optical fiber cable, it will lose 0.3db per kilometer whereas coaxial cable gain loss comes to about 15db to 20db, depending on cable quality.

How optical satellite system works –

It is a very simple system, you need an optical sender and receiver that will convert RF signals to digital where the optical signal is converted back to the traditional electrical signal with a virtual multi-switch, providing one or more outputs that “appear” to the receiver as a conventional LNB. Always visit Trackdish.com for DIY information about TV Installation, Home theater installation, Dish installation, Cable TV Installation, and other Audio device installation and DIY tutorials.

How to distribute a satellite signal for 60 hotel rooms using fiber cable?

Here you can understand this by the quick example of 60 hotel rooms –

Distributing a satellite signal for 60 hotel rooms using fiber optic cable is a reliable and future-proof approach that minimizes signal loss. So just opt for a Quattro LNB or a Wideband LNB for large-scale distribution, and use a multiswitch with a fiber optic transmitter for conversion to optical signals. Converts the RF signal from the multi switch into an optical signal suitable for fiber cables. Single-mode fiber cables are recommended for long distances with minimal signal degradation. Now splits the optical signal for distribution to multiple hotel rooms. So now you can install it in each room (or per a group of rooms) to convert the optical signal back to RF for the TV and attach in the satellite receiver.

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FAQs –

is fiber optic TV better than satellite?

Yes, Fiber optic TV is generally considered more reliable and performs better picture quality and sound than satellite TV. But you should be connected with a 100% fiber-optic network, and fiber-optic TV and satellite TV have differences in terms of performance, reliability, and features.

is fiber or satellite internet better?

Both fiber and satellite internet have advantages and disadvantages. The better option depends on your specific needs, location, and priorities.