C-Band Feedhorn | Heavy rain/interference areas, pro installations | Material: Aluminum alloy 6061 (ASTM B221) Frequency: 3.7–4.2 GHz (ITU-R BS.1234) Weather Resistance: IP65 (MIL-STD-810G) | ▲▲▲ Durability: Resists corrosion (vs steel) Handles rain fade (vs Ku-band) Lightweight: 2.1 kg (ISO 5800) | Higher cost ($150–$300) Large size (25 cm diameter) limits portability |
Ku-Band Feedhorn | Residential setups, low-interference areas | Material: Aluminum 5052 (ASTM B209) Frequency: 10.7–12.75 GHz (DIN EN 50400) Weight: 0.8 kg (ISO 5800) | ▲ Compact: Fits small dishes (15 cm diameter) Cost-effective ($50–$100) Ease of Installation: Pre-assembled | Susceptible to rain fade ▲▲ Limited range in harsh climates (IP54) |
Universal LNB | Multi-satellite homes, budget setups | Frequency: 950–2150 MHz (ETSI EN 300 421) Compatibility: 4 satellites (DVB-S/S2) Noise Figure: 0.6 dB (per IEC 62055) | ▲ Versatility: Supports multiple satellites Low cost ($20–$50) Plug-and-play: No tuning required | Limited bandwidth per satellite (▲) Signal degradation at extreme temps (-30°C ▲▲) |
Block Upconverter (BUC) | Satellite uplink, commercial networks | Output Power: 10–50 W (Eutelsat Standard) Frequency: 14–14.5 GHz (ITU-R RS.1224) Efficiency: 45% (per IEEE 1725) | ▲▲ High Power: Supports long-distance transmission Stability: ±0.5 dB phase noise (vs ±1 dB industry) | High cost ($500–$2000) Requires专业安装 (▲) Heavy (3.5 kg) for portable use |
Satellite Dish | Rural TV, internet, professional setups | Diameter: 1.2–2.4 m (ETSI EN 302 307) Surface Finish: 0.5 mm RMS (per IEEE 1126) Material: Aluminum 5052 (ASTM B209) | ▲▲ Signal Gain: 45 dB (large dishes) vs 30 dB (small) Durability: Withstands 60 mph winds (ASTM E330) | Bulky footprint (▲) Expensive ($200–$1000) Requires precise alignment |
Signal Splitter | Multi-TV homes, office networks | Split Ratio: 2-way/4-way (IEC 60099-1) Insertion Loss: 3.5 dB (per FCC OET 69) Bandwidth: 950–2150 MHz (ETSI EN 300 421) | ▲ Cost-effective: $10–$30 per unit Easy to install (no tools required) | Signal degradation per split (▲▲) Limited scalability: Beyond 4-way reduces quality (▲) |