EV> EV>From my limited experience with Microwave Radio where I worked, I hope   
   EV> EV>the Satellite frequency they are using is below 10GC/Sec.   
   EV>-snip-   
   EV>Howdy! Tom,   
   EV> TW> the Sat distribution becan early last year. Here is a bit form   
   EV> TW> the Internet:   
      
   EV> TW> http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/movies-via-satellite/   
      
   EV> TW> They are using the Ka band, 35.5 - 40.0 GHZ   
      
   EV>Ouch!, I suppose they have to get the Movie Data during Clear WX so   
   EV>that they can show the movie any time they want to.   
      
   EV>IIRC, the old frequency the Microwave System used was 3.8 GC/Sec.,   
   EV>and the signal just needed adjustment in the Spring and Fall, when the   
   EV>Trees started getting leaves on them or when their leaves dropped off.   
      
   EV>The newer System operated at 22.0 GC/Sec. and it wasn't of use when it   
   EV>rained real heavy.   
      
   EV>At least that's my experience back in the 1990's.   
      
   EV>Electronic things improve over time and what I saw years ago might be   
   EV>considered "Old Hat!" now.   
   EV>73   
      
   Those drop outs used to be the biggest gripe about the Sat TV service.   
   I understand they not have more transmit power than the old systens and   
   rain dosen't wash out the signal like it used to do.   
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