These satellites use Ku-band frequencies (12 GHz) and are receivable with an 18-inch dish. See
DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellites)
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I might add that unlike any of the other Systems mentioned, the Canadian Star Choice DBS footprint is viewable throughout all of North America and much of Central America.
I'm using a 65 cm dish in Central Mexico to pick up the signals from
Star Choice's main satellite.
Star Choice recently launched a new satellite which they should be turning on this fall (2004) that will bring 6 to 8 HDTV signals to the same coverage area, oh and for no extra charge.
The other three DBS systems mentioned above don't cover that much of Mexico, let alone Central America
I'm using a 65 cm dish in Central Mexico to pick up the signals from
Star Choice's main satellite.
Star Choice recently launched a new satellite which they should be turning on this fall (2004) that will bring 6 to 8 HDTV signals to the same coverage area, oh and for no extra charge.
The other three DBS systems mentioned above don't cover that much of Mexico, let alone Central America