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Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:33:22 GMT


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Riding In Style With A Car Satellite TV



Remember the days of going on a long trip with the family on vacation to some exotic place such as Disneyland or the Grand Canyon and actually sitting and enjoying the open road together, playing car games such as "I Spy" and "Name That Tune?" The entire family would be rolling down the road belting out old camp songs in between pits stops at out of the way gas stations. Bickering and arguing would be coming from the back seat in between laughter and giggles. In today's society, these things seem archaic with all the gadgets and technology we have to keep us busy. Today, long trips can be handled by having the children watch a DVD in the car or by playing with their electronic game. Nothing is beyond reach, even a car satellite TV can be installed into one's vehicle for entertainment.

Getting Started With A Car Satellite TV

Many automobiles, especially mini-vans and larger SUVs are coming equipped with a TV already installed in the roof of the vehicle. Most of these TV panels are only for people who want to watch movies on DVD. Yet, a car satellite TV can actually be installed in order for someone to be able to watch television shows from around the world at any given time. There are several companies that manufacture these satellite dishes that are specially made for vehicle use. These glossy black or silver satellite domes are easily installed in the rooftop or rack of one's car. Satellite XM radio is also available with the satellite dish as well.

The car satellite TV comes with a GPS system in order to track channels in different areas. They are also very conveniently operated by a remote control and onscreen messaging system. It is not imperative that has a satellite system already in place inside their home, yet if one signs up for this added mobile feature, they can get a discounted rate for the car satellite system. The cost is approximately fifty dollars per month, which includes about 180 channels and added local channels as well.

The car satellite TV can have many advantages, such as keeping small children entertained during a long trip or while one is not feeling well. Also, those who travel frequently may enjoy being able to keep up with the news and weather reports daily while out on the road. Business people can use the satellite system to keep up with important items as well. Saying goodbye to "I Spy" and hello to the satellite is a bittersweet mix indeed, yet the world is constantly in motion and changing to meet the latest and greatest needs.


 

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Portable Satellite TV

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Portable Satellite TV Available For Frequent Travelers



For those on the go who want to maintain their satellite television service, there are options available to establish portable satellite TV service. Since adjusting the satellite dish to the correct height and azimuth can be a little tricky, there are motorized systems on the market to enable you remotely to adjust the position of the dish to receive a strong signal.

Equipment such as the Marine Pro, which also comes with a clamp system to enable the 16-inch dish to be mounted to any flat or round stationary pipe, has made it easy for people to take their satellite with them on their boat or recreational vehicle. Once the portable satellite TV is hooked up and aligned on your vehicle or boat, you can aim the receiving dish and receive your programming package from anywhere you can establish a straight-line view to the satellite.

According to the folks at both DirecTV and Dish Networks, the two major players in the satellite television game, it does not matter where the satellite is mounted or where the receiver is located. The address they use is mainly for billing purposes and using your system as a portable satellite TV unit is entirely possible. As long as the card in the receiver is properly programmed and the satellite can communicate with the company, the signal can be received from anywhere you can line the dish up with the satellite.

Proper Alignment Tricky If Location Unknown

You can contact the satellite provider and by providing a location they can tell you where to point the dish as far as height and azimuth are concerned. If you happen to be sitting in the middle of a large lake, finding the correct alignment to the satellite may make using a portable satellite TV a little more difficult. However, the use of a Global Positional System makes that easier as you can often plug in your latitude and longitude into the satellite system to determine where to point the dish.

If you do choose to use your current setup as a portable satellite TV system you may want to think about having your dish be removable for the times you are driving. It is possible to damage the dish, as well as your vehicle, when traveling down the freeway at 70 miles an hour or faster. Since you will have to reposition the portable satellite TV dish every time you stop, it should pose no greater inconvenience.

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Google Goes Back to Pre-Katrina Maps - Top Tech News

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