| So, you're thinking of shopping for marine satellite | | | | adjust the antenna to track the signal even in the |
| TV this year. Good idea! Aren't you tired of | | | | event of bad weather. (Remember that all |
| watching cheesy sitcoms, political coverage and | | | | satellite TV can be affected by weather, so put |
| dramas from ten years ago? Isn't it time you | | | | this feature on priority) |
| upgraded to marine satellite TV and enjoy | | | | 3. Budget carefully. |
| blockbuster movies from this year, as well as | | | | You are definitely going to find a marine satellite |
| exclusive sports coverage and numerous variety | | | | TV antenna, though what you finally pay for it, |
| specials? | | | | will be anyone's guess. After all, there are some |
| You can get all of that and more with satellite TV. | | | | satellite antennas that start off at less than $800 |
| Satellite TV is made possible by communication | | | | and others that soar to prices above $6,000. It's |
| taking place between a geostationary orbiting | | | | good to budget your finances ahead of time and |
| satellite and the TV antenna inside a boat or | | | | buy the satellite antenna that you can truly afford. |
| yacht. Keep these five points in mind as you start | | | | 4. Take care of your marine satellite TV antenna |
| to shop online for TV antennas and satellite | | | | or at least waterproof it. |
| services... | | | | This is self-explanatory. You want the antenna to |
| 1. You buy the antenna and connect with a | | | | have a clear view of the sky for ideal reception |
| service. | | | | on your TV. However, the closer to the top of |
| The marine satellite TV antenna you buy will be | | | | the boat you put it the more likely it will get |
| able to automatically track a variety of signals | | | | soaked by rain or water floods. If possible, look |
| from some of the top satellite providers in the | | | | for a marine satellite TV system that is |
| industry. DirecTV and Dish are just a few of the | | | | waterproofed for ideal performance. |
| names available, and as you know DirecTV has all | | | | 5. Separate plans and systems to keep track of |
| the sports while Dish offers more movies and | | | | your budget. |
| entertainment channels. | | | | No wonder prices are so high-some systems are |
| 2. Ask for special features on your antenna. | | | | fully equipped to serve you and may include |
| You want the best features that will result in a | | | | everything from a GPS system to a radar to an |
| clear picture, regardless of the circumstances. | | | | Internet connection and satellite phone! It may |
| Some of the most important features include Dual | | | | save you money to buy expandable systems at |
| LNB conversion, which allow you to watch two | | | | first or perhaps one marine gadget at a time. The |
| different shows on two different televisions, a | | | | good news is that once you have your system |
| fast search algorithm feature, which gives you | | | | going, you can take it all across the ocean and |
| fast marine satellite TV identification and signal | | | | seas, confident that it will provide you with |
| acquisition, and dynamic tilting which lets you | | | | premium entertainment all across North America. |