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Satellite dishes have come a long way since the days of giant bowl-like metal structures that frequently covered an entire roof and only offered limited signal strength. Today’s satellite dishes are compact and lightweight and mount easily onto the side of a home or apartment. They also provide much better reception than their predecessors. Understanding the technology behind some of the satellite dishes on the market will help you in choosing one that works for you.

The size of the satellite dish often determines the amount of satellites the dish receives signals from and by extension, the amount of channels available to you. Most companies that provide television service through satellite dishes make a number of different satellites available to subscribers. With the popularity of high definition television, all but the most basic satellite dish receivers offer HD signal capabilities. The more expensive satellite dishes on the market are often also elliptical which allows them to tap into the satellite signal better and provides better reception.

Any satellite dish that you purchase should feature some form of low-noise block (LNB or LNBF) conversion. What an LNB does is convert the high frequency signals it receives from the satellite in low frequency signals that are sent through the cable to your television or projector. This particular component is very important because it blocks out a great deal of the noise, unwanted signals, that result in bad reception.

Toroidal dishes are an additional type of satellite dish shape that also provide a better signal and reception than the traditional round dishes that frequently come free when you sign up with a satellite dish service provider. The size and type of satellite dish available to you often depends on the provider you choose but it is often worthwhile to invest in a more expensive satellite dish to ensure that you get the reception you want when you need it most. Watching a blank screen as the dish attempts to find a signal during the big game can be very disappointing.

The location where you are mounting the dish will also be a deciding factor in the size and shape of the satellite dish. Most satellite dishes are mounted on the side of the house. Ideally it should be located away from anything that would interfere with the signal. Living in certain areas may also come with restrictions on where you can place a satellite dish and the size of the dish. Also, there are certain FCC restrictions against satellite dishes that are larger than 40 inches. If you just can’t get enough channels you may want to consider a 30”x 36” elliptical satellite with multiple LNB’s. This allows you access to up five different satellites including international satellites.

Satellite dishes are an excellent option if you want to have access to more channels. Choosing the right satellite is important to make sure you have the best signal and that you are compliant with all federal regulations regarding the placement, positioning and size of your satellite dish.