RECEPTION RANGE / FOOTPRINT
The footprint is the reception area on the earth that a satellite covers with its transmission beam (spot), within which satellite reception is possible. The transmission power is at its greatest in the centre of this spot – it becomes progressively weaker moving outwards.
You should preferably align your antenna to the position of the ASTRA satellite 19.2° East (picture below left), EUTELSAT/HOTBIRD 13° East (picture below right). The spots for these satellites are shown below.
The inner line of the footprint here shows the typical reception range for ASTRA with the CAP 910
The outer line of the footprint here shows the typical reception range for EUTELSAT Hotbird with the CAP 910
The satellites broadcast the various channel packages in different footprints. The respective channel packages can normally be received within these footprint zones. In the marginal zones, reception is possible, although because of a variety of influencing factors this cannot be guaranteed. The quality of the channels received can vary considerably (for instance due to environmental factors).
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