| The first thing that you should know about RV | | | | for your RV is the EchoStar Satellite Network. |
| satellite antennas is that there are three types: | | | | This network is what operates the Dish Network. |
| satellite radio antennas, satellite cable television | | | | It currently uses 14 different satellites with orbits |
| antennas and satellite internet antennas. These | | | | ranging from 61 degrees West to 148 degrees |
| antennas also come in portable models and | | | | West. This satellite network uses both Ku Band |
| affixed models, as well as regular and low profile | | | | and Ka Band links, however, the Band that your |
| models. You will want to select the RV satellite | | | | satellite dish accesses will vary depending on what |
| antenna that is right for your communication and | | | | satellite your service is linked to and what cable |
| entertainment needs. | | | | satellite package you select. Your satellite dish |
| The type of RV satellite antenna that you have, | | | | model will also impact which satellite you will use |
| your service carrier and the type of satellite signal | | | | to link to programming. |
| you are trying to pick up are all going to impact | | | | There are dozens of satellite dish antennas that |
| where you will be able to pick up a signal. Most | | | | you can buy. However, your choices are going to |
| satellite services will be accessible in the | | | | be limited to what antennas are designed to pick |
| continental U.S., however, if you live in Alaska, | | | | up the signals transmitted by your service |
| Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico or the | | | | provider. For example you will need a MotoSat |
| Caribbean, then you may find that satellite cable, | | | | portable antenna if you want to receive MotoSat |
| radio and internet services may be limited. | | | | mobile internet service while on the go, you will |
| However, recent updates in satellite technology | | | | need a Sirium Micro Dot Low Profile Antenna or |
| make some satellite services available to anyone | | | | Sirius Magnetic Car antenna to pick up Sirius radio |
| who has a clear view of the southern skies. | | | | signals, or you will need a Winegard or King Dome |
| One of the satellite systems that you can select | | | | satellite to pick up satellite TV signals. |