satellite receiver

Orbital broadcast decoder

A satellite receiver is an electronic device that captures and decodes signals transmitted from orbiting satellites, converting them into audio, video, or data.

Most commonly refers to the box that brings satellite television into homes: The satellite receiver needs to be reset.

Also used in GPS navigation, weather monitoring, and telecommunications systems.

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tuner · cable · broadcast · television · parabolic · downlink · frequency · channel · channel surfing · remote · box · installation · roof · alignment · scrambled · set top box · descrambler · feed

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signal source

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Television signal decoder

rabbit ears · rooftop antenna · cable modem · streaming device · indoor antenna

transmission direction

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Signal-activated transmitter

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G