Posted by Rich Piehl on 12/07/05 12:24

Ad Hoc Guy wrote:
> Somebody I know that is into satellite engineering told me that on the last
> shuttle missions they have been testing RX ( reception) sat dishes as small
> as 4 inches in diameter that are destined to be used for residential and
> mobile use. Anywone alse heard this ?
> Apparently they are trying to find a solution to overcrowding of dishes on
> buildings and also to render access to people that are not allowed to
> install dishes on their buildings.
> This thing must work with a mighty powerful receiver....
>

Satellite radio antennas are only 4 or so inches big, and they are quite
common. I know video needs a bit more bandwidth, but it wouldn't be too
much of a leap.

Take care,
Rich

God bless the USA

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but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them
down a flight of stairs.

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